Dengue cases soar to record high in the Americas with 12.6 million suspected cases: All you need to know

Dengue fever cases have exploded this year, with 12.6 million suspected cases, almost triple last year’s figures. Tragically, deaths have also surged by 200%, reaching approximately 7,700 in the Americas and Caribbean, the highest since 1980. Climate change and the spread of serotype 3 are contributing factors. Protecting yourself from mosquito bites and eliminating breeding grounds are crucial for prevention.