Dengue vaccination and what to do if you develop symptoms while travelling in India

Contributors could not confirm that a dengue vaccine was available in Russia and said there was no specific medicine for the infection. Before travelling, check current vaccine availability with a travel-medicine clinic and do not rely on self-treatment if you become ill.

For suspected dengue, the discussion advises taking very high fever and severe joint aches seriously: symptoms can vary widely, and one reported mild case resolved in roughly 5 days.

If you still feel unwell after a negative initial dengue test, the discussion recommends retesting a couple of days later, since an early test may miss infection when blood levels are low.