The State of California has reported an unexpected increase in diseases spread by mosquitoes, such as West Nile virus and Dengue.
Unfortunately, neither disease has a preventive vaccine available in 2024.
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) confirmed on October 1, 2024, that Californians should take precautions against these mosquito-borne diseases.
This announcement follows six deaths caused by West Nile virus and ongoing transmission in many regions of California, particularly in the Central Valley.
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