What Is the Current Situation?
As of February 3, 2013, 2,164 cases of dengue fever have been reported from the Portuguese island of Madeira since October 2012. There have been 78 cases of dengue reported in European travelers returning from Madeira.
At this time, CDC does not advise against travel to Madeira. However, travelers should protect themselves from mosquito bites.
Updated: February 20, 2013