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Dengue fever is rising in these favorite summer spots

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It’s the venn diagram of travel that you don’t want, but spring and summer travel overlaps with the peak season for dengue fever in many countries, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

Breakdown
  • Record travel-linked dengue cases reported in the U.S. in 2024.
  • CDC warns that popular travel destinations are also dengue hotspots. 5s
  • High and rising dengue transmission in Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Florida. 14s
  • Travelers advised to use bug repellent and cover skin. 18s
  • Staying in places with A.C., window screens, or bed nets recommended. 26s
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