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Escalating dengue transmission and first death in Florida

8 clusters · 36 sources · last updated

Latest: Florida health officials warn of medical shortages and dengue risks

By mid-September 2026, the dengue fever situation in Florida escalated significantly, marking one of the state’s most substantial surges in decades. The Florida Department of Health confirmed the first fatality related t

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Rabies exposure risk in Virginia

3 clusters · 20 sources · last updated

Latest: Virginia doctor shares experience of bat encounter during sleep

Dr. Krista Edelman, a gastroenterologist in Richmond, Virginia, issued a public health warning after a personal encounter with a bat inside her home. Edelman reported waking up to find a bat attempting to enter her mouth