CDC Warns Travelers About Rising Dengue Fever Cases

The Hill (3/19, O'Connell-Domenech) reports the CDC issued a warning that “dengue fever cases have been rising among U.S. travelers and are expected to climb this year.” According to the warning, “a ‘record number’ of dengue fever cases were identified among U.S. travelers last year – a total of 3,484, an 84 percent increase compared to the year before.” The trend “is expected to continue with increased dengue activity in endemic areas in 2025,” the CDC warning reads. The virus “is more easily spread during the warmer months, placing spring and summer travelers at an increased risk of contracting the disease.”