Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne viral illness that causes sudden high fever and debilitating joint pain. For many years, prevention relied solely on avoiding mosquito bites. That has begun to change. A chikungunya vaccine is now available in the UK, giving eligible travellers an additional layer of protection before heading to
Chikungunya fever is a viral illness that has become an increasingly recognised risk for travellers visiting tropical and subtropical regions. The name, derived from a word in the Makonde language of East Africa meaning ‘to become contorted’, reflects the severe joint pain that is the hallmark of the disease. If
A single mosquito bite might seem harmless, but in some parts of the world, it can lead to chikungunya virus infection and weeks of painful joint symptoms. What makes it more concerning is how easily it can be avoided, yet many people are unaware of the simple steps that can
Fever and joint pain are not symptoms most people expect to bring home from a holiday. Yet for some travellers, what seems like a routine mosquito bite can develop into chikungunya symptoms within just a few days. Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne viral infection present in many popular travel destinations, and
Planning travel to warmer countries now comes with an added health consideration, as the UK Health Security Agency recently reported a sharp rise in travel-related Chikungunya cases, increasing from 27 to 73 within just one year. This growing trend shows how easy it is to pick up the Chikungunya virus
UK travellers visiting warmer climates are increasingly exposed to mosquito-borne infections, and chikungunya is one of the conditions that appears regularly on official travel health alerts. NaTHNaC notes that the virus is present in over 60 countries worldwide and that the UK continues to record travel-related cases each year, usually linked to
Chikungunya and chickenpox can both cause fever and rash, which often leads to confusion. While both conditions may sound similar at first glance, they are caused by very different viruses and carry distinct risks. In fact, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has reported 73 travel-associated cases of the chikungunya
If you’re planning to travel abroad this year, there’s something worth knowing: UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) data shows 73 confirmed cases of chikungunya were reported in returning UK travellers between January and June 2025 — more than double the number seen during the same period in 2024. This sharp
Chikungunya is a viral infection spread by mosquito bites, known for causing fever and severe joint pain. According to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), a total of 73 travel-associated cases of chikungunya were reported in England in the first six months of 2025—more than double the 27 cases in
Each year, more than 900 dengue cases are reported in returning travellers to the UK alone — the highest number since surveillance began in 2009. This rising trend highlights how globally mobile we are, and how mosquito-borne diseases like dengue and chikungunya are now a greater concern than ever. Though
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