Dengue fever meetings planned

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Hawaii County Civil Defense has announced several community meetings about the dengue fever outbreak. The first meeting is planned at 6 p.m. today at Yano Hall, 82-6156 Mamalahoa Highway in Captain Cook.

Hawaii County Civil Defense has announced several community meetings about the dengue fever outbreak. The first meeting is planned at 6 p.m. today at Yano Hall, 82-6156 Mamalahoa Highway in Captain Cook.

Additional meetings will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Naalehu Community Center, 6 p.m. Thursday in the Konawaena High School Cafeteria, 6 p.m. Friday in the Honokaa High School Cafeteria, 6 p.m. Nov. 16 in the Hilo High School Cafeteria and 6 p.m. Nov. 17 in the Keeau High School Cafeteria.

Information on dengue fever and preventing its spread is available at health.hawaii.gov and from the Department of Health at 974-4000, ext. 68362.