Cairns Dengue Fever

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Nov 12th, 2009 | 09:43 PM

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farrermog

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'Dengue fever return to north Qld surprises authorities' -

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2...section=justin

Nov 14th, 2009 | 12:57 PM

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dcorey

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Just be an informed traveller no matter where you go; observe and use precautions suggested and have fun.

Nov 16th, 2009 | 09:46 PM

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Neil_Oz

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I'd like to express my sincere appreciation to the OP for starting this thread, as it's helped me to solve 6-down in today's Sydney Morning Herald cryptic crossword.

Clue: Study half guests for fever.
Answer: DENGUE

That's all.

Nov 18th, 2009 | 04:07 PM

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Saltuarius

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All cases currently involve travelers and no local transmissions.

Nov 19th, 2009 | 02:30 PM

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pat_woolford

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That's good to know, Saltuarius. I've been out of town for a couple of weeks so heard nothing, but not a mention of any possible dengue fever outbreak in local paper yesterday or today, and the Cairns Post isn't slow in reporting any hint of a potential problem.

Nov 20th, 2009 | 04:01 PM

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farrermog

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Certainly hasn't stopped my friends spending a week in Port Douglas next week, nor would it stop me. Knowing the authorities and media aren't reticent about reporting outbreaks, however small, is a plus.

Nov 20th, 2009 | 05:37 PM

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Saltuarius

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Pat, have you sen the new heritage trail? Apparently the trail map and brochure can be downloaded from 2pm EAST today. http://www.stratfordhistory.org.au/