FL: 2019 Dengue

[Shiloh]

Source: https://miami.cbslocal.com/2019/08/06/dengue-virus-miami-dade-county/

First Case Of Locally-Acquired Dengue Virus Reported In Miami-Dade
August 6, 2019 at 5:03 pm

MIAMI (CBSMiami) ? A mosquito in South Florida has tested positive for the Dengue Virus.

The Florida Department of Health confirmed the first locally-acquired case of the Dengue Virus in Miami-Dade County on Tuesday.

The department did not release the location...

 

[Ronan Kelly]

Second case of local dengue fever confirmed in Florida this year ? both in Miami-Dade
BY HOWARD COHEN AND DANIEL CHANG
AUGUST 06, 2019 05:28 PM, UPDATED AUGUST 06, 2019 09:42 PM

A locally acquired case of dengue fever has been confirmed in Miami-Dade, the Florida Department of Health said in an advisory on mosquito-borne illnesses.

The warning Tuesday is the second reported locally acquired case of dengue fever in Florida this year ? both in Miami-Dade. The first case was in March.

This year, the health department has confirmed 75 cases of dengue fever among Floridians who acquired the disease while traveling outside the country. Only one other locally transmitted case of dengue fever has been reported this year, according to the health department?s statewide arbovirus surveillance report.
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https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article233589172.html

 

[Shiloh]

Source: https://www.miamiherald.com/news/health-care/article234329597.html
Third locally transmitted dengue fever case confirmed in Miami-Dade County
By Martin Vassolo
August 23, 2019 09:32 PM, Updated August 24, 2019 02:14 AM

The third locally transmitted case of dengue fever this year has been confirmed in Miami-Dade County, the Florida Department of Health announced Friday.

The first case of the mosquito-borne ailment was confirmed in March. The second came earlier this month.

The three cases don?t seem to be related, the health department said in a statement..

 

[Ronan Kelly]

Fourth local dengue fever case confirmed in Miami-Dade; first case found in Broward
BY MARTIN VASSOLO
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019 06:17 PM, UPDATED SEPTEMBER 14, 2019 12:32 AM

Health officials have confirmed the fourth and fifth locally acquired cases of dengue fever in Florida ? with all five originating in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

Miami-Dade County is under a ?mosquito-borne illness alert? following an announcement Friday from the Florida Department of Health announcing the county?s fourth local transmission of the disease. Miami-Dade is the only Florida county under such an alert, according to the most recent data from the health department.

The designation was announced Aug. 23 after the confirmation of Dade?s third locally transmitted dengue case.
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https://www.miamiherald.com/news/health-care/article235073187.html

 

[sharon sanders]

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[FONT=&quot]HEALTH OFFICIALS ISSUE MOSQUITO-BORNE ILLNESSES ALERT


~Additional Human Case of Dengue Infection Confirmed~
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Miami, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH-Miami-Dade) is under a mosquito-borne illness alert. A case of dengue fever of local transmission has been confirmed in a Miami-Dade resident, making this the fourth local case in 2019. These four local cases do not appear to be related.
Dengue is a virus spread through mosquito bites through the Aedes Aegypti mosquitoes which also spread chikungunya and Zika virus. Most people infected with dengue have mild or no symptoms. Those that do develop symptoms recover after about one week.

The common symptoms of dengue are fever and one or more of the following symptoms: headache; eye pain (typically behind the eyes); muscle, joint, or bone pain; rash; nausea and vomiting; or unusual bleeding (nose or gum bleed, small red spots under the skin, or unusual bruising). Severe dengue can occur resulting in shock, internal bleeding, and death. If you or a family member develop the mentioned symptoms, visit your health care provider or local clinic.

DOH-Miami-Dade continues to advise the public to remain diligent in their personal mosquito protection efforts by remembering to “Drain and Cover.”
DRAIN standing water to stop mosquitoes from multiplying.[/FONT]

• [FONT=&quot]Drain water from garbage cans, house gutters, buckets, pool covers, coolers, toys, flower pots or any other containers where sprinkler or rain water has collected.[/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Discard old tires, drums, bottles, cans, pots and pans, broken appliances and other items that aren't being used.[/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Empty and clean birdbaths and pet's water bowls at least once or twice a week[/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Protect boats and vehicles from rain with tarps that don’t accumulate water.[/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Maintain swimming pools in good condition and appropriately chlorinated. Empty plastic swimming pools when not in use.[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]COVER skin with clothing or repellent.[/FONT]

• [FONT=&quot]Clothing - Wear shoes, socks, and long pants and long-sleeves. This type of protection may be necessary for people who must work in areas where mosquitoes are present.[/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Repellent - Apply mosquito repellent to bare skin and clothing.[/FONT]
  • [FONT=&quot]Always use repellents according to the label. Repellents with DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, para-menthane-diol, and IR3535 are effective.[/FONT]
  • [FONT=&quot]Use mosquito netting to protect children younger than 2 months old.[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Tips on Repellent Use[/FONT]

• [FONT=&quot]Always read label directions carefully for the approved usage before you apply a repellent. Some repellents are not suitable for children.[/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Products with concentrations of up to 30 percent DEET (N, N-diethyl-m-toluamide) are generally recommended. Other U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-approved repellents contain picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, para-menthane-diol, or IR3535. These products are generally available at local pharmacies. Look for active ingredients to be listed on the product label.[/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Apply insect repellent to exposed skin, or onto clothing, but not under clothing.[/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]In protecting children, read label instructions to be sure the repellent is age-appropriate. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), mosquito repellents containing oil of lemon eucalyptus should not be used on children under the age of three years. DEET is not recommended on children younger than two months old.[/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Avoid applying repellents to the hands of children. Adults should apply repellent first to their own hands and then transfer it to the child’s skin and clothing.[/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]If additional protection is necessary, apply a permethrin repellent directly to your clothing. Again, always follow the manufacturer’s directions.[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]COVER doors and windows with screens to keep mosquitoes out of your house.[/FONT]

• [FONT=&quot]Repair broken screening on windows, doors, porches, and patios.[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]For more information on what repellent is right for you, consider using the Environmental Protection Agency’s search tool to help you choose skin-applied repellent products: http://cfpub.epa.gov/oppref/insect/#searchform.
The Department continues to conduct statewide surveillance for mosquito-borne illnesses, including West Nile virus infections, Eastern equine encephalitis, St. Louis encephalitis, malaria, chikungunya, and dengue. Residents of Florida are encouraged to report dead birds via the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s site - http://legacy.myfwc.com/bird/default.asp. For more information, visit DOH’s website at http://www.floridahealth.gov/%5C/dis...ses/index.html or contact DOH-Miami-Dade County.
About the Florida Department of Health
The department works to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts.
Follow us on Twitter at @HealthyFla and on Facebook. For more information about the Florida Department of Health please visit www.FloridaHealth.gov.

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[sharon sanders]

I have personally seen that mosquitoes are very prevalent in the Orlando area right now.

 

[Shiloh]

Source: http://outbreaknewstoday.com/dengue-fever-3-more-local-cases-reported-in-miami-dade-county-59957/

Dengue fever: 3 more local cases reported in Miami-Dade County
by News Desk
October 4, 2019

Health officials in Miami-Dade County, FL have reported three additional confirmed locally-transmitted dengue fever cases today, bringing the total in the county to eight.

Two of the three local cases appear to be related.

Florida has reported nine autochthonous dengue cases including one case reported in Broward County last month...

 

[Shiloh]

Source: https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/h...ounty/67-d89b3d26-c63d-4618-9473-d2e981664db0

Human case of dengue fever reported in Hillsborough County
Symptoms include headache, muscle pain, vomiting and more.
Author: Andrew Krietz
Published: 5:08 PM EDT October 14, 2019
Updated: 5:15 PM EDT October 14, 2019

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — A human case of dengue fever has appeared in Hillsborough County, according to the county's health department.

Authorities have not said from where in the county the report is located...

 

[Shiloh]

Source: https://www.miamiherald.com/living/health-fitness/article237556909.html


Miami-Dade still under mosquito-borne illness alert after another dengue case confirmed
By Carli Teproff
November 19, 2019 06:59 PM

The mosquito-borne illness alert for dengue fever in Miami-Dade is still in effect.

On Tuesday, the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County announced another confirmed case of locally transmitted dengue fever, bringing this year’s total to 11....

 

[Shiloh]

Source: https://wsvn.com/news/local/health-...case-of-dengue-fever-confirmed-in-miami-dade/


November 25, 2019
Health officials issue advisory after 12th case of dengue fever confirmed in Miami-Dade

(WSVN) - Health officials have issued a mosquito-borne illness alert for Miami-Dade County after another case of dengue fever was confirmed.

Officials from the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County issued the alert Monday night.

Health officials said the latest case of dengue fever was transmitted locally and appears to be unrelated to the other cases.

Miami-Dade County has seen 12 local cases of the disease in 2019...

 

[Shiloh]

Source: https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/healt...ue-fever-confirmed-in-miami-dade-doh/2168345/

Two More Cases of Dengue Fever Confirmed in Miami-Dade: DOH
Health officials recommend draining standing water and covering skin with clothing or repellent to prevent mosquito bites and possible infection.
Published 1 min ago

Two more cases of dengue fever have been confirmed in Miami-Dade, bringing the county’s total of local cases to 14, health officials announced Monday.

The two new cases are geographically linked to a travel-related case, according to a statement from the Florida Department of Health. The county remains under a mosquito-borne illness alert...