{"id":171,"date":"2024-10-14T09:14:36","date_gmt":"2024-10-14T09:14:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chikungunya.flipside-staging.com\/?page_id=171"},"modified":"2025-12-19T12:43:14","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T12:43:14","slug":"protection-methods","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.chikungunya.com\/us\/protection-methods\/","title":{"rendered":"Protection methods"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<section class=\"hero-page__wrapper alignfull\" style=\"margin-top: 0;\">\r\n    <div>\r\n        <div class=\"hero-page\">\n\n<div style=\"background-image:url(&apos;https:\/\/www.chikungunya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/12\/Header_protection.png&apos;);background-size:cover;\" class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained has-background\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide hero-page__wrapper is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hero-page__content has-third-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d5591c43 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Prevention matters to protect yourself<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <em>Aedes<\/em> mosquitoes that carry chikungunya are active and bite more aggressively during the day, in both urban and rural areas, so they can be difficult to avoid.<sup>1-3<\/sup><br><br>\n\nThat&#8217;s why protection and prevention matter to reduce your chances of getting bitten.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\n\n\r\n<section data-aos=\"anim-content\" class=\"anchors alignfull text-white\">\r\n    <div>\r\n        <div class=\"anchors__wrapper\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-sky-blue-dark-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:34px;padding-bottom:34px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5dc111c9 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#find-a-clinic\">Find a clinic<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#protect-yourself\">Protect yourself<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#vaccination\">Vaccination<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#further-resources\">Further resources<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"anchors__bg\"><\/div>\r\n<\/section>\n\n\r\n<section id=\"find-a-clinic\" data-aos=\"anim-content\" data-aos-anchor-placement=\"top-center\" class=\"alignfull content-and-image content-and-image--arrow\" style=\"margin-top: 0;\">\r\n    <div>\r\n        <div class=\"content-and-image__wrapper \">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-hazy-sky-light-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2-xl);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2-xl)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center content-and-image__content is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your travel health \u2028provider <strong>can help<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t start canceling your plans. There are ways you can help prevent chikungunya from ruining your travel.\u2028\u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s important to visit a travel health provider before you travel. They will be able to give you the latest information about your destination and the practical protection you might need. You can also find out if vaccination against chikungunya is right for you.\u2028\u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use our clinic finder to locate your nearest travel health provider, or keep reading to learn more about chikungunya prevention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-Arrow\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chikungunya.com\/us\/find-a-clinic\/\">Find your clinic<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full content-and-image__image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"981\" height=\"563\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chikungunya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/02\/01-protection.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1098\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chikungunya.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/02\/01-protection.png 981w, https:\/\/www.chikungunya.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/02\/01-protection-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/www.chikungunya.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/02\/01-protection-768x441.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 981px) 100vw, 981px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\n\n\r\n<section id=\"protect-yourself\" class=\"alignfull content-and-slider section-style--line\" style=\"margin-top: 0;\">\r\n    <div>\r\n        <div class=\"content-and-slider__wrapper \">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-cream-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2-xl);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2-xl)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center content-and-slider__content is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can you <strong>protect yourself?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The mosquitoes that spread chikungunya usually bite during the day.<sup>1<\/sup> So, sleeping under a mosquito net is unlikely to give you the protection you need.<sup>1<\/sup><br><br>But you don\u2019t have to hide away. There are plenty of practical ways to lower your risk of chikungunya.<sup>1<\/sup> Getting vaccinated and using other types of protection against bites will give you a better chance of avoiding chikungunya.<sup>1,4<\/sup><br><br>Below, you\u2019ll find some ways you can help protect yourself against chikungunya. Talk to your travel health provider for more information on chikungunya prevention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full content-and-slider__image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"981\" height=\"563\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chikungunya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/11\/cng-10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-591\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chikungunya.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/11\/cng-10.png 981w, https:\/\/www.chikungunya.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/11\/cng-10-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/www.chikungunya.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/11\/cng-10-768x441.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 981px) 100vw, 981px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide swiper has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide swiper-wrapper is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-11ba631f wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group swiper-slide box-item has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"216\" height=\"192\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chikungunya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/11\/Vector-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-593\" style=\"width:108px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vaccination<sup>4<\/sup><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vaccination against chikungunya is available. The vaccine is given as a single dose. Speak to your travel health provider to find out if vaccination is right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group swiper-slide box-item has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"216\" height=\"192\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chikungunya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/11\/Icons-repellent.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-824\" style=\"width:108px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Repellent<sup>5<\/sup><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using EPA-registered insect repellent sprays can help to keep mosquitoes away. You can even treat clothes and other items with an insect repellent such as permethrin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group swiper-slide box-item has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"216\" height=\"192\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chikungunya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/11\/Icons-clothung.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-825\" style=\"width:108px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clothing<sup>5<\/sup><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clothing with long sleeves and long pants can help protect you from mosquitoes. It doesn\u2019t have to be a hazmat suit\u2014lightweight material is fine, but make sure it\u2019s loose fitting\u2014mosquitoes can bite through tight-fitting clothes like leggings.<br><br>Consider treating your clothing with an insect repellent too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group swiper-slide box-item has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"216\" height=\"192\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chikungunya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/12\/cng-icon-accomodation.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-957\" style=\"width:108px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accomodation<sup>5<\/sup><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If possible, choose accommodation with screens on the windows and doors to stop mosquitoes from coming inside. Even air conditioning can keep mosquitoes away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group swiper-slide box-item has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"216\" height=\"192\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chikungunya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/12\/cng-icon-nets.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-958\" style=\"width:108px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mosquito nets<sup>1,5<\/sup><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Consider using mosquito nets if you will be spending time resting outdoors. Remember, the mosquitoes that spread chikungunya mostly bite during the day, so sleeping under nets at night might not protect you as much as you would like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-content-justification-right is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7eb86478 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group swiper-button-prev has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group swiper-button-next has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\n\n\r\n<section id=\"vaccination\" data-aos=\"anim-content\" data-aos-anchor-placement=\"top-center\" class=\"alignfull content-and-image content-and-image--line\" style=\"margin-top: 0;\">\r\n    <div>\r\n        <div class=\"content-and-image__wrapper row-reverse\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-hazy-sky-light-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2-xl);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2-xl)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center content-and-image__content is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should you consider <strong>vaccination?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best way to answer this is to ask a travel health provider if a chikungunya vaccination might be right for you.<br><br>Your pre-travel advice will take into account your areas of travel\/destination, age, and any underlying medical or other conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full content-and-image__image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"981\" height=\"563\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chikungunya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/02\/02-protection.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chikungunya.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/02\/02-protection.png 981w, https:\/\/www.chikungunya.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/02\/02-protection-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/www.chikungunya.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/02\/02-protection-768x441.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 981px) 100vw, 981px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\n\n\r\n<section id=\"further-resources\" class=\"alignfull content-and-slider section-style--line\" style=\"margin-top: 0;\">\r\n    <div>\r\n        <div class=\"content-and-slider__wrapper \">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-cream-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2-xl);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2-xl)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center content-and-slider__content is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Further resources<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below are some links to other organizations to learn more about chikungunya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide swiper has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide swiper-wrapper is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bb0cbca6 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group swiper-slide box-item has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"356\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chikungunya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/03\/WHO_Image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1207\" title=\"WHO\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chikungunya.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/03\/WHO_Image.png 640w, https:\/\/www.chikungunya.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/03\/WHO_Image-300x167.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WHO<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A fact sheet about chikungunya from the World Health Organization (WHO)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-Arrow\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/chikungunya\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group swiper-slide box-item has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"356\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chikungunya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/03\/CDC_Image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chikungunya.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/03\/CDC_Image.png 640w, https:\/\/www.chikungunya.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/03\/CDC_Image-300x167.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CDC<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The CDC\u2019s (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention\u2019s) pages on chikungunya<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-Arrow\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/chikungunya\/about\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group swiper-slide box-item has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"356\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chikungunya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/03\/PAHO_Image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chikungunya.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/03\/PAHO_Image.png 640w, https:\/\/www.chikungunya.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/03\/PAHO_Image-300x167.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PAHO<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The PAHO (Pan American Health Organization) pages providing an overview and further resources on chikungunya<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-Arrow\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paho.org\/en\/topics\/chikungunya\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group swiper-slide box-item has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"356\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chikungunya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/03\/WHO_Image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chikungunya.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/03\/WHO_Image.png 640w, https:\/\/www.chikungunya.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/03\/WHO_Image-300x167.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ECDC<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Further information on chikungunya from the ECDC (European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-Arrow\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ecdc.europa.eu\/en\/chikungunya-virus-disease\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-content-justification-right is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7eb86478 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group swiper-button-prev has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group swiper-button-next has-global-padding is-layout-constrained 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content-and-image__content is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">My chikungunya <strong>story<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lorren shares his experience with the long-term effects of chikungunya. 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Chikungunya. World Health Organization. Updated April 14, 2025. Accessed October 9, 2025. https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/chikungunya<br> 2. Li Y, et al. Urbanization increases Aedes albopictus larval habitats and accelerates mosquito development and survivorship. <em>PLoS Negl Trop Dis<\/em>. 2014;8(11):e3301.<br> 3. Weaver SC, Reisen WK. Present and future arboviral threats. <em>Antiviral Res<\/em>. 2010;85(2):328-345.<br> 4. Chikungunya vaccine information for healthcare providers. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. August 22, 2025. Accessed October 9, 2025. https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/chikungunya\/hcp\/vaccines\/index.html<br> 5. Preventing mosquito bites while traveling. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. November 21, 2024. 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