As the global dengue fever outbreak of 2024 reaches new records, the United States, its Territories, and freely associated states are unfortunately exceeding past milestones.
As of November 15, 2024, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that in the continental U.S., 2,495 dengue cases have been confirmed this year. This compares with 1,540 in 2023.
America's Dengue Cases Increase 280%
RSV Hospitalizations Linked to Considerable Burden in Adults
Substantial burden seen in terms of hospitalizations, ICU admissions, in-hospital deaths, especially in those aged 75 years and older
Low Frequency of Discipline Seen for Physician-Spread Misinformation
Spreading misinformation to the community is least common reason for medical board discipline of physicians