Dengue Fever Cases Surge in Vietnam's Major Cities

Dengue fever cases are increasing in Vietnam, especially in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.

Hanoi saw a big jump in cases last week.

Ho Chi Minh City has had a large increase in cases and some deaths.

Dengue is spread by mosquitoes.

Health officials want people to get rid of places where mosquitoes can breed, to prevent the spread of the disease.

Symptoms can include fever and body aches.

There is no specific treatment, but there are ways to prevent it.