California Dengue Cases Prompt Swift Response From Public Health Officials
KFF Health News
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Mosquito-borne viral illnesses, chiefly malaria, have long been a scourge in many tropical regions, and preventive measures focus mainly on controlling the mosquitoes. The Aedes mosquitoes, known for their aggressive, daytime biting, are now present in at least 24 California counties. They breed in water, in as little as a capful.
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