International travelers should note that since the initial travel alert in 2019, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed Dengue fever outbreaks in many parts of Central and South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
Because dengue is spread by mosquito bites, all vacationers to outbreak destinations are at risk, says the CDC.
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