Protecting Yourself From Dengue Fever

[Dr. Oz And Dr. Roizen] Protecting Yourself From Dengue Fever By Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen, MDs So far in 2024, countries in North, South, and Central America and the Caribbean have reported almost 10 million cases of dengue fever. Puerto Rico even declared a public health emergency because 1,498 cases were diagnosed there in the first half of this year. Only about a quarter of people who become infected develop symptoms such as nausea, rash, muscle aches, joint/bone pain, headache, or low white blood cell counts. But when it’s severe, dengue can cause dementia or be fatal. Special: [Neurologist: 1-Word Test Predicts Dementia in 10 Seconds]( Symptoms or none, if you have dengue and are bitten by a mosquito that then bites someone else, the disease can spread. Does that mean people in the U.S. are at risk? No — and yes. While the number of cases reported in the U.S. this year is three times what it was last year at this time, they appear to be a result of people returning from Asia, Africa, the South Pacific, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Because dengue is only transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito, there isn't much risk yet. However, more and more Americans are traveling to places where they can bring dengue back with them. And climate change is making parts of the U.S. more hospitable to the Aedes aegypti mosquito that's responsible for the spread. Your best defense? When outside, use repellents with DEET. If it’s a spray, use it in a well-ventilated area. It's safe on your skin unless you have an open wound. Get rid of all standing water near you. And wear protective clothing. --------------------------------------------------------------- SPONSOR --------------------------------------------------------------- ADVERTORIAL Experiencing "senior moments"? Then you need to take this simple 1-word dementia test. According to the renowned journal, Neurology, if you fail this test… You have a 95% chance of suffering from dementia in the future. This [1-word dementia]( test is a MUST if you’ve been... - Losing your keys… - Forgetting names or tiny details… - Or forgetting why you walked into a room… Because these are red flags of memory loss. And let’s be real, these “senior moments” can turn into full-blown Alzheimer’s so easily. On the bright side, over 32,477 adults have taken this test & reclaimed a sharp mind. [Take the 1-word dementia test here (before it’s too late)]( --------------------------------------------------------------- About the Doctors: Dr. Mike Roizen is chief wellness officer emeritus at Cleveland Clinic and Dr. Mehmet Oz is professor emeritus at Columbia University. Together they have written 11 New York Times bestsellers. --------------------------------------------------------------- You received this Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen email because you subscribed to it or someone forwarded it to you. [Recommend]( Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen to a friend or [unsubscribe]( from our list. We respect your right to privacy. [View our policy](. This email was sent by: Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen 362 N. Haverhill Road West Palm Beach, FL 33415 USA