Dengue Fever Information & Resources
More than 100 cases of dengue fever, a mosquito-borne disease, have been reported on Hawaii Island. While dengue fever is not endemic to Hawaii, it is occasionally brought to our state by travelers who were bit by infected mosquitoes. Hirono is monitoring the situation closely, and is working with state and federal counterparts to ensure that the Hawaii Department of Health and Hawaii Island have the resources they need to eradicate the current outbreak. As of November 25, a team from the Centers for Disease Control has been deployed to assist state and county officials.
Click here to learn more about dengue fever in Hawaii and for tips on how to keep dengue fever from spreading.
Common symptoms of dengue fever include high fever, a red rash, and muscle and joint pain. If you or someone you know may have dengue fever, contact your physician or the Hawaii Department of Health at:
- On the Big Island: 808-974-6001 (East Hawaii) or 808-322-4880 (West Hawaii)
- On other islands: DOH Disease Outbreak Control Division at 808-586-4586.
To report mosquito concerns, contact:
- On the Big Island: 808-974-6001 (East Hawaii) or 808-322-4880 (West Hawaii)
- On Oahu: 808-586-8021, on Maui: 808-873-3560, on Kauai: 808-241-3306
Clinicians: for updates go to http://health.hawaii.gov/docd/updates-and-resources-for-clinicians/
