"Dengue Fever Threatens U.S. Amid Record Latin American Outbreak"
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Latin America is experiencing its worst outbreak of dengue fever, a mosquito-spread virus, with cases also emerging in the U.S., including Alabama. The CDC reports local transmission in Florida, Hawaii, Texas, Arizona, and California. Dr. Wes Stubblefield from the Alabama Department of Public Health advises precautions like using insect repellent and wearing protective clothing when traveling to affected areas. Symptoms can include fever, headache, eye pain, muscle and joint aches, rash, and redness of the face or throat.
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