Anyone who lives in or travels to areas where dengue is known to be present is at risk of developing a dengue infection.
The dengue virus is transmitted by the Aedes aegypti and the Aedes albopictus mosquitoes. These mosquitoes are found in tropical and subtropical areas include:
- The Caribbean (U.S Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, etc)
- Southeast Asia
- South and Central America
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Indonesia and Northeastern Australia
Dengue is commonly found in the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of Marshall Islands, the Republic of Palau, and the U.S. territories of American Samoa, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Dengue cases have also been reported in Texas, California, Florida, Hawaii, and Arizona; however, outbreaks in the continental U.S. are small and limited. Most dengue cases reported in the U.S. involve travelers who contract the virus elsewhere.
IMPORTANT NOTE: NVIC encourages you to become fully informed about Dengue and the Dengue vaccine by reading all sections in the Table of Contents, which contain many links and resources such as the manufacturer product information inserts, and to speak with one or more trusted health care professionals before making a vaccination decision for yourself or your child. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice.
