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Health officials urge mosquito precautions after dengue case confirmed in Miami-Dade County
WPLG Local 10 • • health
Key Points:
- The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County confirmed a locally acquired case of dengue and is coordinating with Miami-Dade County Mosquito Control for surveillance and prevention efforts.
- Dengue is a mosquito-borne illness causing flu-like symptoms such as severe muscle and joint pain, fever, and sometimes rash, with symptoms developing within 14 days after a bite from an infected Aedes aegypti mosquito.
- The disease is not transmitted from person to person, and residents are urged to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites.
- Statewide surveillance continues for multiple mosquito-borne illnesses, and residents are encouraged to report dead birds to aid in monitoring efforts.
- Those experiencing symptoms are advised to contact the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County for guidance.
