03/28/25 Public Health Education Topic: Chikungunya

Per CDC:

Key points

• Chikungunya virus is spread to people by the bite of an infected mosquito.

• Symptoms can include fever, joint pain, headache, muscle pain, joint swelling, and rash.

• There are no medicines to treat chikungunya virus disease (chikungunya).

• Vaccination is recommended for some travelers.

To learn more visit: About Chikungunya | Chikungunya Virus | CDC