In the summer of 2014, a patient with dengue fever who had no overseas travel history occurred from a visitor to Yoyogi Park.

Dengue fever is a disease that spreads from person to person, not from person to person, but from mosquitoes that suck blood from patients.

Also, even if you are infected, it is generally said that you will recover in about a week, so there is no need to worry too much.

When going outdoors, please be aware of the following points and try to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes.

■ Avoid exposing your skin as much as possible.

■ Use insect bite repellents appropriately.

In addition, if you are bitten by a mosquito and have symptoms such as onset, please consult a medical institution.

・June 1st to June 30th is "Mosquito Prevention Month"!

In Tokyo, from June 1st to June 30th before the mosquito season, in order to make people aware that it is important to take measures to prevent mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue fever. The period until 2020 will be designated as Mosquito Prevention Month, and a campaign will be held to raise awareness of mosquito prevention measures for a wide range of Tokyo residents.

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