According to a recent report by the AP, Puerto Rico's health secretary declared an outbreak of dengue virus this week, indicating a concerning trend for 2024.
Puerto Rico joins several countries in the Region of the Americas facing an upsurge in dengue cases.
Puerto Rico's Mosquitoes Continue Carrying Dengue and Zika Viruses
Pharmacies Offer Protein-Based COVID-19 Vaccine Where Needed
During the recent pandemic, the U.S. government made an important decision to allow pharmacists to work with healthcare providers to increase access to vaccinations, especially in areas that lacked sufficient medical professionals.
This decision has proved valuable, as it is now facilitating the delivery of new COVID-19 vaccines in areas reporting increased hospitalizations in March 2024.
Nationally, the U.S. CDC's wastewater monitoring system indicates SARS-CoV-2 activity level is currently low.
Global Adult Mortality Rates Increased During COVID-19
Increase seen during pandemic period, following decrease between 1950 and 2019; child mortality continued to drop during pandemic
Annual Two-Dose SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Campaign Beneficial
Second booster dose resulted in 123,869 fewer hospitalizations and 5,524 fewer deaths versus single-dose campaign
Generalized Joint Hypermobility May Increase Risk for Long COVID
Hypermobility also predicts greater fatigue levels