Dengue Risk Remains After First Infection

Dengue is a virus that can make you very sick with fever, body aches, and sometimes more serious problems.

Many people think that if you get dengue once, you won't get it again.

But that's not true.

There are four types of dengue virus, and getting one type doesn't protect you from the others.

If you get dengue again with a different type, it can be more serious because your body's defense system might not work as well.

It's important to watch for warning signs like severe pain, bleeding, or trouble breathing.

Doctors say the most dangerous time is when the fever starts to go away.

To stay safe, use mosquito repellent, wear long clothes, and make sure there's no standing water where mosquitoes can breed.

If you think you might have dengue, see a doctor right away.