As the global Dengue fever outbreak continues into the fall of 2024, health leaders say this year may be the worst for dengue cases.
The majority of reported cases in the United States (4,100) are related to international travel, and many people are searching for a Dengue vaccine before their next trip.
Unfortunately, access to effective and safe vaccines remains challenging in the U.S.
Third-Generation Dengue Vaccines May Become Available Soon
India's Deadly Chandipura Virus Outbreak is Largest in 20 Years
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently confirmed that India's Chandipura virus (CHPV) has become endemic and is a substantive health risk to residents and visitors.
Between early June and August 15, 2024, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of the Government of India reported 245 cases of acute encephalitis syndrome (AES), including 82 deaths and a case-fatality ratio (CFR) of 33%.
Of these, 64 are confirmed cases of CHPV, and 61 have been reported from Gujarat, India.
Pandemic Tied to Changes in Youth Mental Health
Minor improvements seen in externalizing problems, anxiety, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Fewer Complications at 18 Months Seen With Post-COVID-19 Vaccination Myocarditis
In contrast, post-COVID-19 myocarditis shows outcomes similar to conventional myocarditis