Dengue Fever Alert: Protect Yourself While Traveling

0:00The CDC just issued a level one alert for dengue fever, also called breakbone fever, popping up in 16 countries worldwide. We're talking Bolivia, Colombia, Cuba, Guyana, Mali, Mauritania, Sudan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Maldives, Timorleshtay, Cook Islands, New Caledonia, Samoa, and Vietnam. Cases are on the rise there, so travelers need to stay sharp. Officials are telling folks heading to those spots to stick with standard precautions, but keep an extra eye out because infections are climbing. In the continental U.S., most dengue hits returning travelers, though local outbreaks can happen too. Globally, millions get hit every year from bites by infected 80s mosquitoes, which pick up the virus from one person and pass it to the next. It can even go from mom to baby during pregnancy, making it a serious risk in high case areas. Prevention boils down to basics, clear outstanding water where mosquitoes breed, slap on insect repellent, and cover up with

1:00long sleeves and pants. No fancy tricks needed, just smart habits. So if you're jetting off, pack that protection, and dodge the bites stay healthy out there, and keep the fever at bay. Birmingham News Today, powered by AI Bringing You What Matters. I'm Cory with The Story.