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Dengue Fever Surges Across Caribbean And Americas

Record dengue cases in 2024 linked to climate change, urging preventive measures for public health.

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Dengue cases set a new record in the Americas this year as deaths also surge

Dengue fever is sweeping across the Caribbean and the Americas, with a record 12.6 million suspected cases of the mosquito-transmitted virus reported this year, nearly triple the number from last year

The Independent UK

Floods Wreak Havoc In Valencia, Spain Ahead Of MotoGP Season Finale

As we near the end of 2024, extreme weather has wreaked havoc on multiple geographic areas.Here in the US, we've most recently had the devastation wrought by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, which is now exacerbated by an outbreak of dengue fever in both Florida and North Carolina in the hurricanes'…

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Dengue fever: with a record 12.4m cases in 2024 so far, what is driving the world’s largest outbreak?

Cases of ‘bonebreak fever’ are on the rise, mostly in Latin America, Africa and south-east Asia. But incidences in Europe and the US are also being recorded – with an estimated 4 billion people at risk worldwide

The Guardian - UK

Local transmissions of dengue fever reach record high in France

French health authorities are sounding the alarm as dengue, a virus spread by tiger mosquitoes, continues to progress across the country. A record number of cases have been transmitted locally this year, new figures show, while experts warn France is at high risk of an epidemic in the next five…

Radio France Internationale

Los Angeles area sees more dengue fever in people bitten by local mosquitoes

The Los Angeles area is seeing more cases of people with dengue fever without traveling outside the United States, a year after the first such case was reported in California

The Independent UK

Can dengue fever during pregnancy cause low birth weights in newborns

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How worried should you be about dengue fever as CDC warns of spread?

There have been twice as many cases of the virus in the Americas in the first six months of 2024 than in all of 2023

The Independent UK

Americans face a higher risk of dengue this year, CDC warns

The CDC has issued a new health alert as global cases of dengue fever soar.

LiveScience

Los Angeles deploys lab-raised mosquitoes to fight those spreading dengue fever

These mosquitoes are mall and sterilized by radiation. Authorities hope they will impregnate females with dead-end sperm, rendering eggs worthless

Latin Times

How the Paris Olympics could become a super-spreader event for dengue

In September 2023, several people came down with dengue fever in Paris, France. The presence of this mosquito-borne disease was notable for two reasons. It was the most northerly outbreak ever recorded, and none of the people had travelled recently. This demonstrated it is now possible for dengue to be…

The Conversation

Experts warn of dengue fever surge in Europe due to rising numbers of ‘invasive’ tiger mosquitoes

Climate change creating ‘more favourable conditions’ for invasive mosquitos, say experts

The Independent UK

Paris wards off tiger mosquito scourge ahead of Olympics

A campaign to monitor and trap tiger mosquitos in Paris is in full swing weeks ahead of the Olympics. Authorities are worried that travellers will exacerbate a surge in diseases such as dengue fever.

Radio France Internationale

Dengue fever surge in Latin America sparks warnings for the U.S. with Florida as a flashpoint

Florida recorded nearly as many cases in early 2024 as in all of 2023.

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Debunking dengue myths in India: Separating fact from fiction

Dengue fever, a prevalent mosquito-borne illness in India, is accompanied by a range of myths that often cloud the understanding of the deadly disease. Here, we pick apart these misconceptions to provide clarity on Dengue and its implications for public health.

Medical Daily

Dengue Fever During Pregnancy Affects Infant's Health For First 3 Years: Study

Children whose mothers contracted dengue fever during pregnancy faced a 27% higher likelihood of hospitalization from birth to age three, the study revealed.

The Times of India

Bali urges foreign tourists to get dengue fever vaccines amid increasing cases

The regional government of Bali, Indonesia, is advising foreign tourists to consider getting vaccinated against dengue fever as the number of cases continues to rise in the country. Gusti Ayu Raka Susanti, acting head of Disease Prevention and Control at the Bali Health Agency, emphasised that while dengue vaccines are…

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Health department orders intensification of preventive drive against dengue

Intensified preventive measures against dengue fever in Thiruvananthapuram to reduce incidence through source reduction and coordinated efforts.

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Scientists release genetically modified mosquitoes to fight dengue in Brazil

Genetically modified mosquitoes are being released in Brazil to reduce the spread of the viral infection dengue fever.

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Dengue epidemic declared as Rio's carnival kicks off tomorrow

Learn about the dengue fever epidemic in Rio de Janeiro as the city sets up care centers to combat the spread of the virus during the festive carnival season.

The Hindu

Class VI girl dies of dengue near Vaniyambadi town

A Class VI girl in Tirupattur dies of dengue fever, prompting intensified preventive measures in the area.

The Hindu

School student dies of dengue near Vaniyambadi town

A 12-year-old boy in Valayambattu village near Vaniyambadi town died of dengue fever, prompting the district administration to intensify preventive measures including fogging and clearing of stagnant water in abandoned spots in the affected area, on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.

The Hindu

150 workers to be recruited to step up anti-mosquito drive in Kochi

Kochi Corporation to temporarily recruit 150 workers for 2 months to step up anti-mosquito drive and combat dengue fever. Opposition protests with swatters and slogans.

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