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. 2011 Aug 25;39(4 Suppl):3–11. doi: 10.2149/tmh.2011-S05

Table 2.

Requirement for Reversing the Trends of Increased Incidence and Geographic Spread of Dengue

1 Prevent the movement of vectors and viruses via globalization
2 Build entomologic, epidemiologic and laboratory capacity in dengue endemic countries
3 Develop laboratory-based, active disease surveillance in dengue endemic countries
4 Develop regional Ae aegypti control programs
5 Use vaccines for prevention (as opposed to emergency response)
6 Obtain political will and resources to develop and support these programs long term