CDC Issues Alert as Dengue Cases Surge Globally and in the U.S..

Record-high dengue infections prompt public health advisory with rising cases in Puerto Rico and among U.S. travelers.

Dengue cases in the Americas have reached 9.7 million in the first half of 2024, doubling last year's total.
The majority of U.S. cases are in Puerto Rico, which declared a public health emergency in March.
Symptoms of dengue include fever, rash, and severe body aches; severe cases can be fatal.
The CDC advises using mosquito repellents, wearing protective clothing, and eliminating standing water to prevent mosquito breeding.
Rising global temperatures are expected to expand the range of dengue-carrying mosquitoes, increasing future case numbers.