Following a record-setting 2024, new data indicate the extensive Dengue fever outbreak has been significantly reduced this year.
According to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) epidemiological week #34 report of 2025, a total of 3,740,133 suspected cases of Dengue were confirmed.
This represents a 68% decrease in mosquito-transmitted viral infections compared to the same period in 2024.
Unfortunately, a total of 1,886 Dengue-related fatalities have been recorded this year.
Dengue Cases Significantly Decrease in the Americas
Five New Vaccine Committee Members Announced
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today announced the appointment of five new members to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the CDC.
As of September 15, 2025, the newly appointed members are:
U.S. Officials to Review COVID Vaccine Safety in Pregnancy, Kids
So far, large federal studies have shown no higher risk for major birth defects, miscarriage or other complications
RFK Jr. Adds 5 Members to Vaccine Advisory Committee Ahead of Meeting
Three of the appointees have previously questioned aspects of COVID-19 response and vaccines