Dengue Vaccine & Kids: FAQs for Families Who Live Where Dengue Disease Commonly Spreads

• 2024

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• Gredia Huerta-Montañez; Joshua Wong

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This is an FAQ for parents about dengue disease for families who live in areas where dengue is endemic. It covers warning signs, risks to infants and children and how to prevent the infection. It discusses the dengue vaccine indications and effectiveness.

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Hazard: Infectious Disease

Audiences: Families & Children; Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Dengue; Dengue Virus; Puerto Rico; Dengue Vaccines

Institutions: Healthy Children

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