Dengue Fever Stories
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How Close Are We To Vaccines For Zika, Dengue, And Chikungunya?
What's the latest news on vaccines for the mosquito-borne diseases Zika, chikungunya, and dengue? -
Dengue Vaccine Could Be Lifesaving, But Only If Used Correctly
New research from Johns Hopkins researchers and others finds that the world's first approved dengue vaccine may do more harm than good in certain areas of the world. -
IBM Designs Giant Molecule To Stop Viruses Dead In Their Tracks
A new macromolecule is designed to fight off an array of deadly viral infections, including the Zika virus, Ebola, and dengue fever. -
US-Made Dengue Vaccine 100% Effective In Small Study
A dengue vaccine developed by NIH scientists protected everyone given the shot against the virus in a promising small study published on Wednesday, -
Chikungunya And Dengue Fever Symptoms: The Differences You Should Know
A new study suggests that chikungunya is commonly misdiagnosed as the similar dengue fever. -
Hawaii's Big Island Declares Emergency Over Dengue Fever Infections
The mayor of Hawaii's Big Island declared a state of emergency on Monday to deal with a growing outbreak of dengue fever, spread by infected mosquitoes, with 250 cases confirmed over the past four months. -
Did Global Health Officials Fumble Zika Response?
Some doctors believe health authorities were slow to believe cases of Zika were on the rise. -
Spike In Dengue Cases Expected In Thailand In 2016, Expert Says
The number of dengue cases in Thailand is expected to spike this year, a researcher said, as experts from across Asia met to discuss introduction of the first ever dengue vaccine to control and prevent the disease. -
Brazil Joins Mexico And The Phillipines in Approving Dengue Vaccine
Brazil becomes the third nation in less than a month to approve the world's first dengue vaccine. -
More Cases Of Dengue Fever Hitting Hawaii
Dengue continues to spread locally among Hawaii's mosquito population, and it's infected at least 181 people since September. -
Mexico Achieves Milestone With First-Ever Dengue Vaccine
The world's first vaccine for dengue was approved by Mexico earlier this month. -
14 Diseases That Are On The Rise In America
Although Americans are healthier than ever before, there are certain diseases that have been on the rise in recent years.
