Puerto Vallarta, Mexico — The battle against dengue fever, transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, continues unabated this year. The VIII Health Region of the Jalisco State Health Secretariat (SSJ) has confirmed 118 cases across its municipalities.
Epidemiological data from week 23, spanning June 2 to June 8, highlights Puerto Vallarta as the epicenter of the outbreak. With 107 confirmed cases, Puerto Vallarta not only leads the region but also tops the entire state in dengue infections.
The Jalisco Health Secretariat’s dedicated microsite, aguaconeldengue.com, provides detailed statistics, showing Puerto Vallarta with 107 cases, Cabo Corrientes with 6, Tomatlán with 3, and Talpa de Allende with 2.
Statewide, 291 dengue cases have been recorded, including 46 new cases reported in the latest week. Of these, six are classified as severe, 106 with warning signs, and 179 as non-severe.
Efforts to curb the spread of dengue in Puerto Vallarta are ongoing, with health officials urging residents to take preventive measures. These include eliminating standing water where mosquitoes breed and using insect repellent to reduce the risk of mosquito bites. Public health campaigns continue to educate the community on the importance of maintaining clean environments and seeking medical attention if symptoms arise.
The SSJ remains vigilant in monitoring and addressing the dengue situation, emphasizing the need for community cooperation to control the outbreak and protect public health.
