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Malaria in Florida - Manatee and Sarasota Counties

23 June 2023

The Florida Department of Health has reported two cases of locally-transmitted Plasmodium vivax malaria in Manatee and Sarasota Counties since 26 May 2023. The first case was treated and has since recovered. The second case is still being treated.

Advice for Travellers

Malaria is not usually transmitted in Florida or anywhere else in the USA. The risk is very low at this time. However, travellers to Florida should:

  • be made aware of the risk of malaria, given the current occurrence of cases.
  • practice strict mosquito bite avoidance, the mainstay of prevention of malaria and other mosquito-borne infections.
  • where possible, reduce the number of mosquitoes in and around their accommodation.

Travellers to malarious areas should seek prompt medical advice if they develop a fever during travel or on their return home, ensuring they highlight their potential exposure to malaria.

See the TRAVAX Malaria section for further information.