Second Case of Locally Acquired Dengue Fever Reported in Palm Beach County

Posted on October 17, 2011

The Palm Beach Post is reporting that a second case of locally acquired dengue fever has been reported in Palm Beach County. Health Department Director Alina Alonso in a statement, "We have been closely monitoring the county for the possibility of dengue. The second case is good evidence that it is becoming established here and all should be on the alert to prevent mosquitoes from biting."

The first case, reported on October 13, prompted an advisory. The Palm Beach Post reports that the advisory is being upgraded to an alert.

There have also been at least two cases of locally acquired dengue fever in Miami-Dade counties.

CDC has more about dengue fever here.

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