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Florida dengue outbreak largest in a US state in decades
Original: Florida’s dengue outbreak is now the largest in a US state in decades
Florida is experiencing the largest dengue outbreak recorded in any US state in decades, according to an Associated Press report. Dengue, a mosquito-borne viral illness, is typically rare in the continental United States, and a sustained local outbreak in Florida marks a significant public health development. Health officials are urging residents to guard against mosquito bites as cases continue to be reported.
Why now: A major mosquito-borne disease outbreak in the US is rare and raises concerns about climate, travel and public health preparedness
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