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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today the approval of Dengvaxia, the first vaccine approved for the prevention of dengue disease caused by all dengue virus serotypes (1, 2, 3 and 4 ...
Oct 31, 2019 · The infected mosquito can spread the virus to other people through bites. Avoid mosquito bites indoors to keep family from getting dengue. Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants. Keep mosquitoes outside: Use screens on windows and doors. Use air conditioning if available.
Nov 14, 2022 · Dengue is a mosquito-transmitted virus and the leading cause of arthropod-borne viral disease in the world. It is also known as breakbone fever due to the severity of muscle spasms and joint pain, dandy fever, or seven-day fever because of the usual duration of symptoms. Although most cases are asymptomatic, severe illness and death may occur. Aedes mosquitoes transmit the virus and are common ...
Aug 20, 2023 · Where symptoms occur, the illness typically begins with a sudden, high fever (39.5-41°C/104°F). The fever comes and goes over about two days. Other symptoms include: Severe headache. Headache behind the eyes. Muscle and joint pains. Feeling sick ( nausea ), being sick (vomiting) - particularly in children.
Apr 23, 2024 · Most people with dengue have mild or no symptoms and will get better in 1–2 weeks. Rarely, dengue can be severe and lead to death. If symptoms occur, they usually begin 4–10 days after infection and last for 2–7 days. Symptoms may include: high fever (40°C/104°F) severe headache. pain behind the eyes.
Dengue (DEN-gee) fever is a tropical disease caused by a virus carried by mosquitoes. The virus can cause fever, headaches, rashes, and pain throughout the body. Most cases of dengue fever are mild and go away on their own after about a week. Dengue fever rarely strikes in the continental United States, though small outbreaks have happened in ...
Aug 15, 2023 · A dengue vaccine is approved for use in children aged 9 to 16 years with laboratory-confirmed previous dengue virus infection and living in areas where dengue is endemic (common). Endemic areas include some U.S. territories and freely associated states. The vaccine is not approved for use in U.S. travelers who are visiting but not living in an ...
