What Do We Need to Know About Dengue Fever in Hawaii?
Season 2015 Episode 42 | 56m 48sVideo has Closed Captions
What Do We Need to Know About Dengue Fever in Hawaii?
Since September, at least 145 cases of dengue fever have been confirmed on Hawaii Island, making it one of the biggest outbreaks in state history. The mosquito-borne virus causes high fevers, headaches, joint pain and rash, and may require hospitalization. Federal, state and county agencies are working together to contain the outbreak, but critics say more aggressive measures are in order.
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Insights on PBS Hawaiʻi is a local public television program presented by PBS Hawai'i
What Do We Need to Know About Dengue Fever in Hawaii?
Season 2015 Episode 42 | 56m 48sVideo has Closed Captions
Since September, at least 145 cases of dengue fever have been confirmed on Hawaii Island, making it one of the biggest outbreaks in state history. The mosquito-borne virus causes high fevers, headaches, joint pain and rash, and may require hospitalization. Federal, state and county agencies are working together to contain the outbreak, but critics say more aggressive measures are in order.
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