Malaria reported in Florida and Texas

CDC reports that is the first US spread in 20 years

In the last two months, the United States has seen four cases of malaria in Florida and one in Texas for the first time in 20 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Malaria is caused by a parasite that spreads through mosquito bites

Health officials are encouraging doctors, particularly those in southern states where the weather is more conducive to the tropical mosquito that transmits malaria, to be on the lookout for infection

CDC also said that doctors should consider access to the IV drug as it is the first-line treatment for severe malaria in the United States

Reports are that about 2,000 US cases of malaria are diagnosed each year – the vast majority of travelers coming from countries where malaria commonly spreads

Since 1992, there’ve been 11 outbreaks involving malaria from mosquitoes in the US The last one occurred in 2003 in Palm Beach County, Florida, where eight cases were reported

Those infected with malaria can suffer fever, chills, and flu-like illnesses If it goes untreated, infected people can develop severe complications and die The largest death toll in recent years has been seen in children in sub-Saharan Africa

FDOT District Six provides lifesaving Summer holiday travel information

Independence Day weekend and summer are usually busy travel periods for many Because of this, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Six, along with the Florida 511 Advanced Traveler Information System (Fl511), Florida Highway Patrol, FDOT District Six Community Traffic Safety Team (CTST), and Bike 305, provided crucial information through a Summer Holiday Travel Media Event

The event was hosted on June 29 at the FDOT District Six SunGuide Transportation Management Center (TMC) in Miami, Florida

According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), Floridians will travel in record numbers for Independence Day AAA forecasts more than 2 8 million Floridians will take at least one trip of 50 miles or more, between Friday, June 30, and Tuesday, July 4

Unfortunately, AA predicts that thousands of people will experience car trouble

AAA reported that nationwide, it expects to rescue more than 393,000 stranded motorists, during the 4th of July holiday weekend The three most common reasons are flat tires, dead batteries, and lockouts These could be avoided by having your car inspected before leaving for your destination and bringing an extra set of keys

“The 4th of July is meant to be a day of celebration and the last place anyone wants to spend it is stranded on the roadside with car trouble,” said Mark Jenkins, Public Relations Manager for AAA – The Auto Club Group “Before setting out for your holiday road trip, make sure your tires, battery, and brakes are all in proper working condition; and don’t forget that emergency kit ”

Likewise, FDOT District Six and partner organizations believe people must plan their holiday travel carefully to avoid mishaps They also shared critical information to ensure safe trips this summer