Dengue Fever Alert in Palm Beach County 2024

CDC warns of increased dengue fever cases in the United States, including Palm Beach County.

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CDC Issues Dengue Fever Health Alert- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have issued a health alert due to an unexpected surge in dengue fever cases across the U.S.

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At least 13 cases of dengue fever have been reported in Palm Beach County, all travel-related according to health officials.

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High Dengue Cases in Puerto Rico and Florida- Puerto Rico declared a public health emergency with nearly 1,500 cases, and Florida, particularly Miami-Dade County, has the most reported cases in the continental U.S.

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How to Protect Yourself from Dengue- Use insect repellent, wear long-sleeved clothing, and eliminate standing water around your home to reduce mosquito breeding sites.

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