Brazil World Cup Dengue Fever warning - fans urged to protect against bites
Millions of football fans travelling to Brazil for the World Cup are being advised to take precautions against Dengue Fever following new scientific research.
The warning comes after scientists developed an "early warning system" to alert authorities to the risk of Dengue Fever outbreaks in Brazil during the World Cup.
Their report - published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases- analysed the probability of an outbreak of the mosquito-borne infectious disease leading scientists to advise of high-risk warnings for three Brazilian venues - Natal, Fortaleza and Recife - where England may play on June 29th.
Dengue Fever is a viral infectious tropical disease transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito (pictured). It can cause life-threatening illness and there are currently no licensed preventative vaccines or treatments. Symptoms can also include a severe ‘flu-like’ illness with headache, muscle pain and skin rash.
Joanna Lowry, nurse and travel health specialist at Winchester Travel Health LLP comments: “Being prepared is key in reducing the risk of being bitten. Always cover exposed skin with lightweight long sleeved tops and trousers. Apply a thin, even layer of a mosquito repellent which is proven to be effective in high risk areas.
In trials Mosi-guard Natural Insect Repellent demonstrated effective protection for eight hours or more after a single application.2 Mosi-guard Natural is a gentle, proven alternative to DEET which is used in many insect repellents.”
With a fresh, clean scent, Mosi-guard Natural is suitable for use on adults and children from the age of six months. It is also kind to skin, as it is free from DEET, a synthetic chemical used extensively in repellents, which can irritate skin and damage plastics. Offering powerful protection against a range of biting insects, ticks and leeches it is made from a natural and renewable essential oil.
Its active ingredient Citriodiol is Nature’s most effective repellent, derived from the essential oil “Lemon Eucalyptus” (Eucalyptus Citriodora). Citriodiol is also the only naturally sourced active ingredient recommended by the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention for protection against mosquito borne disease, so you can trust the fact that it really works.
Mosi-guard Natural can be used in high and low risk areas where malaria and other insect transmitted diseases, such as Dengue Fever are present.
From sticks and roll-ons, to sprays and creams, Mosi-guard Natural offers a range of formats to suit. Available from mosiguard.com (with free p+p), prices start at £7.29.
Use insect repellents safely. Always read the label and product information before use.
