Hillsborough County confirms a locally acquired dengue fever case; Florida Department of Health initiates prevention measures.

Hillsborough County, Florida, has confirmed a locally acquired human case of dengue fever, a mosquito-borne illness. The Florida Department of Health is conducting statewide surveillance and prevention efforts, including aerial spraying for mosquitoes. Residents are encouraged to take precautions against mosquito bites and report dead birds to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

June 23, 2024
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