The CDC has updated its travel warnings after a higher-than-expected number of dengue fever cases were identified among U.S. travelers returning from abroad. The agency listed 16 countries with increased risk and said dengue remains a year-round threat in many parts of the world. While most U.S. cases are tied to international travel, health officials are emphasizing the risk because returning travelers can still be bitten by mosquitoes after they come home, which can raise concern about local spread in warmer areas where those mosquitoes are present. Dengue can become severe quickly and, in the worst cases, lead to uncontrolled bleeding, organ failure, and death.
Why This Matters:
Travel-related illness can still affect life back home, especially when it involves diseases that mosquitoes can spread locally under the right conditions. Paying attention to alerts like this and taking practical precautions can help protect your household and reduce risk if exposures increase.
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Source: AOL
By: Rachel Sacks - New York Post
