Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleUK health authorities have warned holidaymakers to take precautions against mosquito bites due to a rise in chikungunya cases, particularly in France. France has reported 573 chikungunya cases since the beginning of 2025, including a cluster of 103 cases in Antibes, a popular French Riviera town. Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne disease causing symptoms such as severe joint pain, fever, and muscle aches, though most individuals recover fully. Two new vaccines against chikungunya are now available on prescription in the UK for individuals aged 12 and over, offering long-lasting protection. Travellers are advised to use insect repellent, cover exposed skin, and consult the TravelHealthPro website for destination-specific advice, with vaccination considered for those visiting higher-risk regions or planning extended travel. In fullWhat is chikungunya virus? French holiday hotspot hit with over 100 cases amid warning to touristsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Mosquito-borne disease detected on the French Riviera
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleUK health authorities have warned holidaymakers to take precautions against mosquito bites due to a rise in chikungunya cases, particularly in France. France has reported 573 chikungunya cases since the beginning of 2025, including a cluster of 103 cases in Antibes, a popular French Riviera town. Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne disease causing symptoms such as severe joint pain, fever, and muscle aches, though most individuals recover fully. Two new vaccines against chikungunya are now available on prescription in the UK for individuals aged 12 and over, offering long-lasting protection. Travellers are advised to use insect repellent, cover exposed skin, and consult the TravelHealthPro website for destination-specific advice, with vaccination considered for those visiting higher-risk regions or planning extended travel. In fullWhat is chikungunya virus? French holiday hotspot hit with over 100 cases amid warning to touristsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
