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health16 days ago•259 min saved

CDC Issues Global Dengue Travel Warning Amid U.S. Cases

The CDC issued a travel alert about a higher-than-expected number of dengue fever cases among U.S. travelers returning from countries including Vietnam, Cuba and Colombia. Dengue (breakbone fever) can range from mild illness to severe, potentially fatal bleeding, and travelers should seek medical care if symptoms develop. As of this year, 496 U.S. cases have been reported, and local dengue transmission exists in American Samoa, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

via AOL.com|

#breakbone-fever #cdc-travel-alert #dengue

health17 days ago•22 min saved

CDC warns travelers of dengue risk in 16 countries

The CDC updated a Level 1 travel advisory to warn travelers about dengue in 16 countries, urging precautions like long sleeves, insect repellent and sleeping in screened rooms; dengue can rapidly worsen and cause severe symptoms such as brain bleeding, and there is no vaccine for travelers; most US cases come from international travel, with outbreaks recurring every few years.

via New York Post|

#cdc #dengue #dengue-fever

environment20 days ago•6 min saved

LA's Sterile Mosquito Plan Faces a Funding Hurdle

Los Angeles County’s vector-control district is expanding the sterile insect technique to curb Aedes aegypti mosquitoes linked to dengue, releasing sterilized males and seeking to broaden the program beyond Sunland-Tujunga. The expansion hinges on a new funding mechanism—a up to $20 per year per single-family home via a property benefit assessment on top of the existing $18.97—despite only 47% of ballots supporting the increase and opposition from some business owners. Pilot releases in two Sunland-Tujunga neighborhoods cut the female mosquito population by about 82%, but officials say broader adoption requires more funds and public buy-in; a second ballot round is planned while production continues in the insectary and field releases.

via Los Angeles Times|

#aedes-aegypti #dengue #environment

health27 days ago•8 min saved

Measles Elimination Review Delayed as Outbreaks Grow and Real-Time Safety Reporting Takes Shape

A Daily Kos Infectious Information update says the measles elimination status review has been moved to November amid outbreaks from unvaccinated travelers, with exposure alerts in Colorado and Sacramento and a Utah surge; Covid and long Covid persist; a dengue vaccine shows strong Phase 3 results; avian flu and a moderately severe influenza season continue; the FDA plans a real-time adverse-event dashboard (AEMS) to replace VAERS/FAERS/AERS, though credibility checks remain unclear. Other notes include rising aspergillosis and human metapneumovirus, concerns over RNA vaccine funding, misinformation impacts, Tylenol use in pregnancy decline, and a WHO warning about health consequences of the Iran war.

via Daily Kos|

#avianflu #covid #dengue

science-health1 month ago•41 min saved

Singapore Trial Shows Wolbachia Mosquito Release Slashes Dengue Risk

A citywide randomized trial in Singapore found releasing Wolbachia-infected male mosquitoes drastically reduced dengue transmission by about 71% and lowered local mosquito counts, providing robust evidence that IIT-SIT can control dengue.

via Good News Network|

#dengue #iit-sit #randomized-trial

health3 months ago•1 min saved

Cuba's Declining Mosquito-Borne Diseases Boost Tourist Confidence

An outbreak of mosquito-borne viruses, mainly chikungunya and dengue, has caused dozens of deaths in Cuba, prompting health warnings and travel advisories. The outbreak is linked to poor hygiene and water storage issues, with climate change potentially expanding mosquito habitats. Authorities recommend precautions like insect repellent and vaccination, and are implementing mosquito control measures.

via Yahoo|

#chikungunya #cuba #dengue

health3 months ago•9 min saved

Global Mosquito-Borne Disease Has Cure, But Challenges Remain

A promising antiviral drug called mosnodenvir has shown effectiveness in preventing dengue infection, but Johnson & Johnson has abandoned its development, leaving a critical gap in treatment options as dengue spreads globally due to climate change.

via Vox|

#antiviral #dengue #disease-spread

health4 months ago•2 min saved

Cuba Faces Deadly Mosquito-Borne Virus Outbreak Amid Complex Epidemic

In Cuba, 33 people, including 21 children, have died from mosquito-borne chikungunya and dengue viruses since July, with the outbreak exacerbated by economic hardships and poor sanitation. The government reports most deaths from chikungunya, which causes severe joint pain and fever, while dengue has also claimed 12 lives. The outbreak has spread across all provinces, and health authorities have issued travel advisories for at-risk regions, including Cuba, urging precautions and vaccination.

via CBS News|

#chikungunya #cuba #dengue

health4 months ago•2 min saved

Researchers Warn of Surge in Dangerous Disease, Now 50-100 Times More Prevalent

Researchers warn that the mosquito species Aedes aegypti has become 50 to 100 times more common in transmitting diseases like dengue, Zika, and chikungunya due to its evolution and global spread, driven by climate change and urbanization, posing increased health risks worldwide.

via Yahoo|

#aedes-aegypti #dengue #disease-spread

health5 months ago•1 min saved

DOH Reports 8,460 Dengue Cases in Early October

The Department of Health in the Philippines reported 8,460 dengue cases in the first two weeks of October, urging the public to eliminate mosquito breeding sites during the rainy season and seek medical attention if symptoms appear.

via Inquirer.net|

#dengue #doh #health

health5 months ago•2 min saved

Infectious Disease Updates for October 21, 2025

The update reports a rise in whooping cough in Florida, local cases of dengue in California, ongoing measles outbreaks in South Carolina, new H9N2 avian flu cases in China, and Cambodia's recent H5N1 avian flu case. It also highlights the first locally acquired mpox in California, the last Ebola case in DRC, and positive news on COVID and flu vaccines, along with various food recalls. The message emphasizes the importance of spreading accurate infectious disease information.

via Daily Kos|

#avian-flu #dengue #health

health6 months ago•2 min saved

Post-Covid Rise in Fatal Infections

India faces a concerning rise in deadly infections post-Covid, including mucormycosis, dengue, leptospirosis, tuberculosis, encephalitis, and a new surge in Naegleria fowleri cases, highlighting ongoing public health challenges and vulnerabilities.

via The New Indian Express|

#dengue #health #india

health6 months ago•7 min saved

Hacked Mosquitoes and Vaccine Offer Hope Against Dengue

Brazil is deploying a large-scale strategy to combat dengue through releasing Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes and developing a local vaccine, aiming to curb the disease's rising outbreaks and protect millions, with global implications for dengue control.

via Nature|

#brazil #dengue #health

health7 months ago•2 min saved

Dengue Outbreaks Linked to Heat, Rain, and Mosquito Abundance in California

A study finds that dengue outbreaks in the Americas are closely linked to climatic patterns, with major outbreaks occurring about five months after El Niño events and local outbreaks following peaks in temperature and rainfall, helping to predict and prepare for future epidemics.

via Nature|

#americas #climate #dengue

health7 months ago•2 min saved

Rising Threats of Mosquito-Borne Diseases in Europe and the Need for Proactive Control

Mosquito-borne illnesses like West Nile virus, chikungunya, and dengue are increasing across Europe due to warmer temperatures and travel, with nearly 470 cases reported this year, affecting several countries and posing serious health risks especially to vulnerable populations.

via Euronews.com|

#chikungunya #dengue #europe