The Hawaiʻi Department of Health has received report of a travel-related dengue case on O‘ahu. The person had traveled to a region where dengue is known to be spread.
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Shelves have gone empty, as residents hunt in vain and resort to DIY alternatives. As the South American country contends with its worst outbreak of dengue fever in recent memory, bug spray has become this season’s hot-ticket item. “We’ve been to at least 30 pharmacies all over the city and there is nothing left,” Ana Infante said as she swatted mosquitoes away from her two small daughters, their arms visibly pocked with red bumps.
Dengue symptoms can be swift and severe, including high fever, headaches, rashes, and joint/muscle pain, typically appearing within three or more days. Without proper care, the condition can quickly worsen.