Laos govt calls for public vigilance against dengue in rainy season


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VIENTIANE, Aug 7 (Xinhua): The Laos government on Friday urged people countrywide to remain vigilant and step up efforts to stop the spread of dengue fever as the rainy season approaches.

Laos health authorities advise that if people fall ill, they should suspect that dengue may be the cause of their illness and get a blood test at a hospital, according to a report from the Laos Ministry of Health.

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