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Governments Mark Dengue Day With New Vaccine Drives and Local Control Pushes

Authorities are shifting to targeted vaccination alongside intensified local mosquito control.

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El dengue registra 6 mil 923 casos en México. Canva/Imagen con IA.
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Ilustración artística de decenas de mosquitos volando sobre un paisaje tropical oscuro, con tonos rojos intensos que simbolizan el riesgo y la letalidad del dengue en América Latina, destacando la magnitud de la epidemia y su impacto en países como México, Brasil y Colombia.

Overview

  • Galicia launched free dengue vaccination for travelers to high‑risk areas, offering Qdenga in a two‑dose schedule three months apart for people aged four and older.
  • Córdoba unveiled a 2025–2026 plan that integrates vaccination with prevention and surveillance after a sharp drop in cases last season compared with the 2023–2024 peak.
  • Santa Fe reported a 99% year‑over‑year reduction in cases and showcased entomological monitoring, rapid focal block responses, and community source‑reduction ahead of spring actions.
  • Argentina confirmed two dengue cases between July 27 and August 16 during winter, and infectious‑disease specialists urged year‑round elimination of breeding sites and timely completion of two‑dose vaccination in eligible groups.
  • Surveys released on Dengue Day highlighted low knowledge and inconsistent repellent use among young Argentines, reinforcing calls to make preventive habits routine.