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You don’t need to go to extremes to avoid chikungunya<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

There are more practical ways to protect yourself from this mosquito-carried disease. Talk to your travel health provider for the latest advice about your destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is chikungunya?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chikungunya is one of the most common mosquito-borne diseases.1<\/sup> It\u2019s caused by the chikungunya virus that\u2019s spread by mosquitoes.2<\/sup> These mosquitoes bite during the day, meaning they’re hard to avoid.2<\/sup>
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Found in many popular travel spots, chikungunya can ruin your travels and stick around for a long time after.2-4<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

But you don\u2019t need to go to extremes to get protected. Keep reading to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Over 2 in 54<\/sup><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

More than 2 in 5 people infected with chikungunya will develop long-term effects, lasting months or even years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Over 3 in 43,4,6<\/sup><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

More than 3 in 4 people who get infected with the virus develop chikungunya symptoms.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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119 countries5<\/sup><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Chikungunya has been found in around 120 countries. Mostly tropical and sub-tropical climates in Latin America, Africa, plus South and South-East Asia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\n\n\r\n

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Chikungunya symptoms<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Symptoms include severe pain in multiple joints, muscle pain, fever, and rash, similar to those of Zika, dengue and malaria.2,7\u20139<\/sup> See how chikungunya could spoil your travels on our symptoms page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Where is chikungunya found?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chikungunya has been found in some of the top travel destinations around the world.2<\/sup> If you\u2019ve booked a trip, chikungunya could be where you’re going.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Avoiding chikungunya<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You don\u2019t need to go to extremes to protect yourself from chikungunya. Talk to your travel health provider about practical protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Browse travel health providers in your area.<\/p>\n<\/a>\n\n\n