U.S. health officials have issued a travel advisory for the Caribbean island of St. Martin because of a mosquito-borne disease.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it's closely following reports of the chikungunya (chik-un-GUHN-ya) virus among residents of the French side of St. Martin.
The World Health Organization has reported 10 confirmed cases on the island. article research by http://dietfoods.singerprofile.net/
The CDC says it's the first time the disease has been reported among non-travelers in the Western Hemisphere.
The virus can cause fever, joint pains, a rash, muscle aches and headaches. Travelers to St. Martin are advised to avoid mosquito bites by using insect repellent, go to for about health
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wearing long sleeves and pants, and to use air conditioning and window and door screens to keep mosquitoes out.
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