Dengue in your neighbourhood: what you must do (WHO South-East Asia)
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What it is about and why watch it
A one-minute public-information video from the WHO South-East Asia Region office on what communities should do about dengue, the mosquito-borne disease that is a risk for visitors to Thailand. The video is several years old, so we compare it with current WHO guidance: dengue is spread by Aedes mosquitoes, which bite mostly during the day; most people have mild or no symptoms, but some develop severe dengue, with warning signs such as severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, bleeding from gums or nose and extreme weakness that need immediate care. WHO recommends covering water containers, removing standing water, wearing long clothing and using repellents with DEET, picaridin or IR3535. There is no specific treatment; paracetamol is advised for pain, and ibuprofen and aspirin should be avoided because of bleeding risk. The Government of Canada's Thailand advice (13 October 2026) lists dengue, chikungunya, malaria in certain areas and Zika among the risks and recommends travel insurance with medical evacuation. This is our own summary of public information, not medical advice.
What you will take away
- Dengue is spread by Aedes mosquitoes that bite mostly in the daytime.
- Prevention: remove standing water, long clothing, repellents (DEET, picaridin, IR3535).
- Warning signs of severe dengue need immediate care; avoid aspirin and ibuprofen.
- Canada lists dengue, chikungunya, Zika and malaria in some areas as risks in Thailand.
Points written by us as a guide; the full video is always the source.
Why these minutes are worth it
We recommend it because WHO South-East Asia Region (WHO SEARO) is a verified source (institutional source), it approaches the topic in an informative and respectful tone, and this video contains no explicit content. Use it as a starting point for a conversation as a couple, not as individual medical or therapeutic advice.
Why we trust this source
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