Dengue Hits the U.S.: Watch Virginia and Florida for Local Transmission
Dengue is spreading in the United States this summer, with more than 1,400 cases including several locally acquired infections in Virginia and Florida. Most cases stem from travelers returning home, but CDC data show rising local and travel-related infections nationwide, though sustained transmission remains low in Virginia. Health experts link the spread to warming temperatures and climate change expanding mosquito ranges. Dengue symptoms can include vomiting, rash and body aches; there is no specific antiviral treatment, only supportive care, and a vaccine (Dengvaxia) is recommended only for certain previously infected children aged 9–16. Prevention centers on mosquito bite protection.
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