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Florida Braces for Dengue Outbreak Amid Mosquito Surge

4/3/2025

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Florida officials are on high alert as recent rains and rising temperatures create ideal conditions for mosquito breeding, raising fears of a dengue outbreak. After reporting 911 travel-related cases last year, the state has already seen 49 cases this year. Residents are urged to take action by eliminating standing water to protect their communities.

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Florida officials are on high alert as recent rains and rising temperatures create ideal conditions for mosquito breeding, raising fears of a dengue outbreak. After reporting 911 travel-related cases last year, the state has already seen 49 cases this year. Residents are urged to take action by eliminating standing water to protect their communities.