Although this makes headlines almost every monsoon, Chandipura virus is not a new infection. One of the defining features of Chandipura virus infection is that it disproportionately affects children, particularly those younger than 15 years. Using these findings, the researchers identified three existing drugs that might be repurposed to treat Chandipura virus infection. Prevention remains the best protectionAt present, there is no licensed vaccine or specific antiviral treatment for Chandipura virus infection. A year-round strategy is neededThe recurring outbreaks show that Chandipura virus cannot be tackled only during emergencies.