Chikungunya is a viral infection spread by mosquitoes which bite mainly during daytime hours. It causes a flu-like illness and can cause severe joint and muscles pains which usually improve in 1–2 weeks but may persist for months or years. It is rarely fatal.

Prevention

Travellers should avoid mosquito bites, particularly during daytime hours.

Chikungunya Vaccination

Vaccination may be considered for individuals aged 12 years of age and over who are:

• travelling to regions with a current chikungunya outbreak
• long-term or frequent travellers to regions with an increased risk of chikungunya
• exposed to the chikungunya virus through their work, such as laboratory —staff working with the virus

Further information is available via this link
https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/disease/31/chikungunya