Health alert issued for dengue outbreaks spreading in travel hotspots

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning about dengue fever in over 15 countries.

The "Level 1: Practice Usual Precautions" alert was published on Monday.

"Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every two to five years," the agency stated. "Some countries are reporting increased numbers of cases of the disease."

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