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chikungunya virus causes symptoms and how it spread

What Is the Chikungunya Virus, and How Does It Spread?

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

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Is a Chikungunya Vaccine Available for Travellers?

Travelling abroad brings many joys but also risks. One growing concern is chikungunya. According to the World Health Organisation, 119 countries and territories had reported local transmission of chikungunya virus by December 2024, showing how widespread the risk has become. If you are planning to travel to one of those

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