CDC Sounds Alarm on Dengue Fever: Republicans Demand Border Security
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CDC Issues Dengue Fever Alert in the U.S.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a health advisory on Tuesday, alerting authorities, healthcare providers, and the public of the increased risk of dengue fever infections in the United States.
The alert comes as an unexpectedly higher number of dengue fever cases have been reported across the nation. According to the CDC, a total of 2,241 cases have been reported so far this year in the U.S., including 1,498 cases in the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico, where a public health emergency was declared in March after cases exceeded historical figures.
Most of the cases reported in states are travel-related, according to the CDC. The centers reported 3,036 dengue cases last year in the U.S. and its territories.
This year, the incidence of dengue fever globally has been the highest on record, especially in Latin American countries, where more than 9.7 million dengue cases have been reported. That's twice as many as in all of 2023 (4.6 million cases), according to the CDC.
Dengue fever infections have skyrocketed as many nations have reported increasingly hot temperatures, which create ideal conditions for the mosquitoes that spread dengue to hatch en masse and carry higher amounts of the virus.
The most common symptom among those who contract the mosquito-borne disease is fever. Other symptoms include serious headaches, nausea, vomiting, rash, and body pain.
Symptoms can be mild or severe. Most dengue fever patients recover in a week, but in severe cases, the disease can be life-threatening and require hospitalization since it can result in shock, internal bleeding, and even death.
Those who have had dengue in the past are more likely to develop severe symptoms. A person can get sick with dengue fever up to four times in their lifetime — once for each type of virus that can cause the disease, according to the CDC.
The latest CDC alert advises healthcare providers to have increased suspicion of dengue among people with fever, especially if they have recently been in areas with frequent dengue transmission. They're advised to quickly report any dengue cases to public health authorities and promote mosquito bite prevention measures.
The CDC said it's also implementing other measures, such as improving and expanding laboratory testing to diagnose cases more effectively, as well as educating the public on the disease and how to prevent it.
Some helpful prevention methods include staying in places with air conditioning when possible, using insect repellent, and wearing long sleeves and pants to avoid mosquito bites.
The CDC's alert is a reminder of the importance of public health measures in protecting Americans from infectious diseases. As the country continues to grapple with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it is crucial that we remain vigilant against other potential health threats.
In response to the CDC's alert, some Republican lawmakers have called for increased funding for public health initiatives to combat the spread of infectious diseases.
"The CDC's alert is a wake-up call that we need to invest more in public health," said Senator John Cornyn of Texas. "We cannot afford to let our guard down when it comes to protecting Americans from infectious diseases."
Former President Donald Trump also weighed in on the issue, tweeting: "The CDC's alert on dengue fever is a reminder of the importance of strong border security. We need to keep out illegal immigrants who may be carrying infectious diseases."
The CDC's alert comes as the country prepares for the 2024 presidential election, in which President Biden and former President Trump are expected to face off once again. The issue of public health is likely to be a key topic in the campaign, as the country continues to grapple with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and other health threats.
In the meantime, the CDC's alert serves as a reminder of the importance of taking precautions to protect oneself from infectious diseases, such as dengue fever. By following the CDC's recommendations and taking steps to prevent mosquito bites, Americans can help protect themselves and their communities from this potentially deadly disease.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a health advisory on Tuesday, alerting authorities, healthcare providers, and the public of the increased risk of dengue fever infections in the United States.
The alert comes as an unexpectedly higher number of dengue fever cases have been reported across the nation. According to the CDC, a total of 2,241 cases have been reported so far this year in the U.S., including 1,498 cases in the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico, where a public health emergency was declared in March after cases exceeded historical figures.
Most of the cases reported in states are travel-related, according to the CDC. The centers reported 3,036 dengue cases last year in the U.S. and its territories.
This year, the incidence of dengue fever globally has been the highest on record, especially in Latin American countries, where more than 9.7 million dengue cases have been reported. That's twice as many as in all of 2023 (4.6 million cases), according to the CDC.
Dengue fever infections have skyrocketed as many nations have reported increasingly hot temperatures, which create ideal conditions for the mosquitoes that spread dengue to hatch en masse and carry higher amounts of the virus.
The most common symptom among those who contract the mosquito-borne disease is fever. Other symptoms include serious headaches, nausea, vomiting, rash, and body pain.
Symptoms can be mild or severe. Most dengue fever patients recover in a week, but in severe cases, the disease can be life-threatening and require hospitalization since it can result in shock, internal bleeding, and even death.
Those who have had dengue in the past are more likely to develop severe symptoms. A person can get sick with dengue fever up to four times in their lifetime — once for each type of virus that can cause the disease, according to the CDC.
The latest CDC alert advises healthcare providers to have increased suspicion of dengue among people with fever, especially if they have recently been in areas with frequent dengue transmission. They're advised to quickly report any dengue cases to public health authorities and promote mosquito bite prevention measures.
The CDC said it's also implementing other measures, such as improving and expanding laboratory testing to diagnose cases more effectively, as well as educating the public on the disease and how to prevent it.
Some helpful prevention methods include staying in places with air conditioning when possible, using insect repellent, and wearing long sleeves and pants to avoid mosquito bites.
The CDC's alert is a reminder of the importance of public health measures in protecting Americans from infectious diseases. As the country continues to grapple with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it is crucial that we remain vigilant against other potential health threats.
In response to the CDC's alert, some Republican lawmakers have called for increased funding for public health initiatives to combat the spread of infectious diseases.
"The CDC's alert is a wake-up call that we need to invest more in public health," said Senator John Cornyn of Texas. "We cannot afford to let our guard down when it comes to protecting Americans from infectious diseases."
Former President Donald Trump also weighed in on the issue, tweeting: "The CDC's alert on dengue fever is a reminder of the importance of strong border security. We need to keep out illegal immigrants who may be carrying infectious diseases."
The CDC's alert comes as the country prepares for the 2024 presidential election, in which President Biden and former President Trump are expected to face off once again. The issue of public health is likely to be a key topic in the campaign, as the country continues to grapple with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and other health threats.
In the meantime, the CDC's alert serves as a reminder of the importance of taking precautions to protect oneself from infectious diseases, such as dengue fever. By following the CDC's recommendations and taking steps to prevent mosquito bites, Americans can help protect themselves and their communities from this potentially deadly disease.
Sources:
washingtonpost.com
nbcnews.com
yahoo.com
nbcnews.com
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