Prevention and control measures for chikungunya
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Poster with information for travellers
It is important to protect yourself from mosquito bites when staying in the affected areas in order to prevent becoming infected with the virus. How can travelers prevent mosquito bites?
Personal protective measures against mosquito bites
The best protection from mosquito-borne diseases is preventing mosquito bites.
Guidelines for mosquito surveillance
ECDC has produced guidelines to support the implementation of tailored surveillance for invasive and native mosquito species of public health relevance.
Factsheet about chikungunya
Chikungunya is a viral disease transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes to humans. The word ‘chikungunya’ means 'that which bends up', an allusion to the posture of the suffering patients. The most common symptom is joint pain.