Dengue Fever in Texas? 🦟🌡️ | Rising Cases & What You Need to Know | 1x83

In this episode of While We Were Distracted, we explore a troubling development: the first locally-acquired case of Dengue fever in Texas this year. 🏠 Dengue is no longer just a tropical threat—climate change, rising temperatures, and shifting mosquito habitats are bringing this serious illness closer to home.

We cover:

How Dengue is transmitted and why it’s spreading globally 🦟

Symptoms to watch out for, from fever to severe “bone-breaking” pain 🌡️

The link between climate change and mosquito-borne illnesses 🌍

Practical prevention tips: eliminating standing water, wearing light-colored clothing, and using repellents 🚫💧

Community efforts like mosquito control and public health campaigns for collective safety 🤝

Stay informed and take action to protect yourself and your community from this growing threat!

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