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Health officials have issued an alert after four cases of dengue fever were confirmed in the Treasure Coast area of Florida. Three cases were identified this week in Martin County with a fourth confirmed nearby in St. Lucie County.
It is considered likely that the cases were infected by mosquitoes in one Jensen Beach neighborhood. This area has been sprayed with insecticide; during the course of spraying, more than 200 properties were found to have mosquitoes that transmit dengue fever.
(Via CBS Miami - accessed 26/08/13)
Advice for Travellers
Avoidance of mosquito bites, particularly during daylight hours, by covering up with clothing, the use of bite avoidance measures such as repellent and bed nets is advised. Elimination of breeding sites around hotel rooms/houses is advised for longer term stays.
