Severe Dengue Prevalent in the Caribbean

In Travel Vaccine News by Travel Vaccine

As 2022 comes to a close, a U.S. territory in the Caribbean Sea continues reporting a significant number of severe dengue cases. 
The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico reported 849 confirmed dengue cases and 126 probable as of December 16, 2022.
This data contrasted with 2021, when only 81 confirmations and 64 probable dengue cases were reported.
To combat this measurable increase, Puerto Rico recently launched a multi-phase dengue vaccination campaign in the San Juan area, with results expected in early 2023. 

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