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Travellers are warned to be on the alert for dengue fever, with cases on the rise in the Pacific.
The Cook Islands have been particularly affected, with more than 500 cases reported since the outbreak began in May last year.
Other countries reporting increased dengue activity include Samoa, Tuvalu, Nauru, Kiribati and American Samoa.
The government advises travellers to countries where mosquito-borne illnesses are able to spread to use insect repellent, wear protective clothing, and stay in lodgings wh
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