Dengue in the USA: Florida

25 Aug 2023

Florida Health officials reported 4 cases of locally-transmitted dengue in Hardee, Miami-Dade, and Polk counties in the week ending 19 August 2023. In 2023, 15 cases of locally transmitted dengue have been reported in Florida.

All of the state of Florida is currently under a mosquito-borne illnesses advisory.

Advice for Travellers

Dengue is an infection spread by mosquito bites and can cause a severe flu-like illness.

The mosquitoes which transmit dengue bite during the day, between dawn and dusk.  They are particularly persistent and aggressive.

If you are travelling to an affected region, you are potentially at risk of dengue fever and should be aware of this infection.

• You can protect yourself by avoiding mosquito bites at all times.

If you develop a high temperature (fever) either during or after travelling to an affected area, you should seek medical advice as soon as possible and give details of your recent travel history.

For further information see the dengue fever page.