FL: 2023 Dengue

[Shiloh]

Source: https://outbreaknewstoday.com/florida-reports-2nd-local-transmission-of-dengue-fever-in-2023/

Florida reports 2nd local transmission of dengue fever in 2023
by News Desk
April 11, 2023

The Florida Department of Health reported the second locally acquired dengue fever case of the year this past week in Miami-Dade County.

Both cases in 2023, one with onset in January and the latest in March, were from Miami-Dade County. In addition, both cases were serotyped by PCR as DENV-3.

Last year, health officials reported 68 locally acquired dengue cases from four counties: Collier, Broward (2), Miami-Dade (64), and Volusia counties...

 

[sharon sanders]

MIAMI-DADE REMAINS UNDER A MOSQUITO-BORNE ILLNESS ALERT


April 18, 2023

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Miami, Fla. – Miami-Dade County remains under a mosquito-borne illness alert. There are two local cases of dengue infection in 2023.



The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (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.

• 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.
• Discard old tires, drums, bottles, cans, pots and pans, broken appliances and other items that aren't being used.
• Empty and clean birdbaths and pet's water bowls at least once or twice a week
• Protect boats and vehicles from rain with tarps that don’t accumulate water.
• Maintain swimming pools in good condition and appropriately chlorinated. Empty plastic swimming pools when not in use.

COVER doors and windows with screens to keep mosquitoes out of your house.

• Repair broken screening on windows, doors, porches, and patios.

COVER skin with clothing or repellent.

• 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.
• Repellent - Apply mosquito repellent to bare skin and clothing.

• • Always use repellents according to the label. Repellents with DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, para-menthane-diol, 2-undecanone and IR3535 are effective.
  • Use mosquito netting to protect children younger than 2 months old.

Additional Tips on Repellent Use

• Always read label directions carefully for the approved usage before you apply a repellent. Some repellents are not suitable for children.
• 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 or para-menthane-diol should not be used on children under the age of three years. DEET is not recommended on children younger than two months old.
• 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.
• Apply insect repellent that contains DEET (20-50%), picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, para-menthane-diol, 2-undecanone or IR3535. These products are generally available at local pharmacies. Look for active ingredients to be listed on the product label.
• Apply insect repellent to exposed skin, or onto clothing, but not under clothing.
• Treat clothing and gear with products containing 0.5% permethrin. Do not apply permethrin directly to skin. Always follow the manufacturer’s directions.

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 Florida Department of Health (DOH) 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 website at https://app.myfwc.com/FWRI/AvianMortality/.



For more information, visit DOH’s website at www.floridahealth.gov/%5C/diseases-and-conditions/mosquito-borne-diseases/index.html or contact DOH-Miami-Dade at 305-470-5660.

https://miamidade.floridahealth.gov/newsroom/2023/04/2023-04-18-miami-mosquito-alert.html

 

[Shiloh]

Source: https://www.vaxbeforetravel.com/2023/06/14/4-new-dengue-cases-confirmed-florida

4 New Dengue Cases Confirmed in Florida
June 14, 2023 • 12:27 pm CDT
by Yaniv Matza
(Vax Before Travel)

The Florida Health Department reported as of week #23, four additional travel-associated dengue cases were reported this year.

As of June 14, 2023, there have been 84 dengue cases confirmed related to international travelers.

In 2022, 903 travel-associated dengue cases were reported in Florida.​..

 

[Shiloh]

Source: https://www.foxnews.com/health/dengue-virus-spreads-florida-counties-health-officials

Dengue virus spreads across Florida counties, health officials say
By Julia Musto Fox News
Published August 15, 2023 11:30am EDT | Updated August 15, 2023 1:30pm EDT​

Florida health officials have placed Broward County under a mosquito-borne illness alert this month as dengue virus cases spread.

Broward County – home to Fort Lauderdale – joins Miami-Dade County as the illness continues to spread.

The Florida Department of Health reported two cases of locally acquired dengue in Broward County in its July 30-Aug. 5 arbovirus surveillance report.

There have been 10 cases of locally acquired dengue reported in the Sunshine State this year, with most in Miami-Dade County. The majority of the 10 were reported in July...


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[Shiloh]

Source: https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/healt...engue-were-reported-in-broward-and-miami-dade

New cases of locally acquired dengue were reported in Broward and Miami-Dade
Health News Florida | By Alexa Herrera
Published August 18, 2023 at 9:49 AM EDT​


Four new cases of the locally acquired mosquito-borne illness dengue fever were reported in Broward and Miami-Dade counties between July 30 and August 5 by the Florida Department of Health.
There have been 10 locally acquired cases in Florida this year. Eight in Miami-Dade and two in Broward.
Forty-three cases in persons that had international travel were reported in the state during the week. In 2023, 190 travel-associated dengue cases have been reported in Florida...


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[Shiloh]

Source: https://www.precisionvaccinations.com/2023/08/31/21-new-dengue-cases-confirmed-florida


21 New Dengue Cases Confirmed in Florida
August 31, 2023 • 1:00 pm CDT​

(Precision Vaccinations News)

As the summer of 2023 comes to a close, disease-carrying mosquitoes in Florida are not taking a break.

According to the Florida Department of Health's week #34 report, 21 new dengue virus cases were reported last week.

On August 28, 2023, twenty new dengue cases were reported this week in persons who had international travel. There are now 244 travel-associated dengue cases reported in Florida this year.

These dengue-infected visitors primarily came from Cuba (165) and Brazil (13).​..

 

[Shiloh]

Source: https://www.floridahealth.gov/disea...ts/2023-w40-arbovirus-surveillance-report.pdf


Florida Arbovirus Surveillance
Week 40: October 1-7, 2023


...Dengue Cases Acquired in Florida: Fifteen cases of locally acquired dengue were reported this week. In
2023​, 53 cases of locally acquired dengue have been reported.

 

[Shiloh]

Source: https://www.islandernews.com/news/m...cle_8eb9b074-7370-11ee-a8e2-77721b187a98.html


Miami-Dade leads the state in cases of dengue fever with 10 new cases in last week; West Nile virus reported in FL
By Jackie Llanos / Florida Phoenix / Special to Islander News Oct 25, 2023 Updated 1 hr ago​

Dengue cases are still rising in Miami-Dade County, while West Nile virus is making rounds in North Florida and Tampa Bay, according to the Florida Department of Health.
Last week, the department reported 10 cases of dengue contracted in the state, all of which came from Miami-Dade, according to the arbovirus surveillance report published on Wednesday.

All but seven of the 78 dengue cases people acquired within the state occurred in Miami-Dade.

The department also reported 18 more dengue infections from people who had traveled abroad, bringing the total of travel-associated cases to 384.
Meanwhile, the department reported a case of West Nile virus from Walton County in the Panhandle...


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[Shiloh]

Source: https://fundacionio.com/dengue-en-florida-110-casos-este-ano/

November 9, 2023
November 9, 2023. Dengue situation in Florida, USA. 110 indigenous cases reported this year

Health authorities in Miami-Dade, Florida, USA have reported 12 more cases of indigenous dengue last week. This brings the total number of cases this year in the count to 103.

Statewide, 110 cases have been reported as of Nov. 4, including, in addition to cases in Miami-Dade County, Broward (4), Hardee, Palm Beach and Polk counties.Statewide.

The majority, 92 of the 110 reported cases, were serotyped as DENV-3.

In addition to locally transmitted cases, Florida has also reported 426 travel-associated dengue cases. Most of these cases (253) were related to travelers from Cuba, followed by the Dominican Republic with 34.​..