Disease

Dengue Fever - Vietnam

Dengue fever cases in Vietnam continue to rise. The Vietnam Ministry of Health reports since the beginning of the year 281,189 cases of dengue fever nationally, including 110 deaths.

Wildfire Smoke Dangers

Immune cells that normally protect against inflammation and infections can be altered by wildfire smoke to promote inflammation. A long list of diseases are associated with inflammation. Studies have shown that healthy individuals and those with pre-existing conditions are affected by the very small PM2.5 particles produced by wildfire smoke.