Prevention of chikungunya

Learn how chikungunya can be prevented.

How can chikungunya infections be prevented?

If you are planning to travel to an area where chikungunya disease occurs, you should take the proper precautions.

There is a vaccine approved for use in Canada for the prevention of chikungunya. Preferably 6 weeks before you leave consult a health care provider or visit a travel health clinic to:

• get personalized health advice and recommendations
• determine if travel vaccines may be right for you

You can help prevent the disease by protecting yourself from mosquito bites, especially during peak biting periods. These occur just after sunrise and before sunset.

Learn more:

• Insect bite and pest prevention