How Spring Break Travel Could Drive the Spread of Dengue

How Spring Break Travel Could Drive the Spread of Dengue

Hi! It’s Jessica in New York where temperatures are climbing (albeit slowly) and mosquitos are coming back. More on that, but first...

CDC Warns Travelers About Uptick in Dengue Fever—What Is It, Exactly?

Oleh_Slobodeniuk / Getty ImagesThe CDC released a health alert last week warning travelers about dengue fever, a mosquito-borne virus that can cause serious infection.The report said rates of dengue fever in 2025 are already higher than previous years, especially in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.Experts shared important information about dengue fever and how to protect yourself while traveling to a dengue hotspot.The Centers for Diseas…

Deadly virus outbreak spreading in spring break locations, CDC warns

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a warning last week that cases of dengue fever, a virus that can be deadly, are continuing to rise across the globe, including countries and regions that are typically popular vacation destinations for Americans over spring break and the summer months. In a Health Alert Network advisory last week, the CDC warned, “Dengue activity remains high in some parts of the United States and globa…

CDC warns that Dengue fever cases are rising in popular spring break locations

As spring break season reaches its peak, a concerning health alert has emerged for travelers heading to popular vacation spots. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning about a rise in dengue fever cases across several regions frequented by spring breakers, urging vigilance among tourists and residents alike. According to […]

Cases of dengue fever in people returning from abroad reach new high, data shows

The mosquito-borne infection is not found in the UK and you cannot catch it from another person. Cases of dengue fever in people returning home from abroad have reached their highest level since current records began, according to new data. People have been urged to “take precautions” when travelling to countries where the infection is common. Figures released by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) show there were 904 cases of dengue in people…

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a warning about dengue virus activity and transmission. It provokes a dangerous infectious disease, characteristic of tropical regions of the world. The virus is transmitted by mosquitoes and the infection manifests itself, among others, by fever, aches in various places of the body, as well as a rash.