Climate Change Ignites Record Dengue Spread, Affecting Millions: How Safe is Europe and the US?

Over 8.2 million hit by dengue in Latin America—could your area be next?

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From 500,000 to 5 million in two decades: Witness the explosive rise of dengue cases.

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Climate projections stark: 4.7 billion could face dengue by 2100 if current trends persist.

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Dengue spreads into cooler regions; Europe and the US, once safe, now brace for impact.

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CDC confirms over a thousand dengue cases in the US—signs of a changing health landscape.

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Experts warn: without intervention, dengue could find fertile ground in urban settings.

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Historic heatwaves in Europe pave the way for dengue—major cities could see outbreaks.

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Puerto Rico overwhelmed by dengue, declares health emergency as over 400 hospitalized.

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Unprecedented global threat: Climate change propels dengue into new territories.

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