10/14/2026
When it comes to dengue in Florida, Aedes aegypti deserves attention, but it may not be the only species worth watching.
This week, Dr. Jonathan Day explores the potential role of Aedes albopictus as a secondary dengue vector and what shifting mosquito distributions could mean for future disease risk.
Florida also reported 44 new locally acquired dengue cases last week, bringing the 2026 total to 296 as of October 3.
For mosquito control and public health professionals, continued surveillance of both disease activity and vector populations remains an important part of understanding Florida’s changing dengue landscape.
Read the latest Florida Disease Activity Update from the desk of Dr. Day: https://conta.cc/47k80Ed
Email from Clarke From the Desk of Dr. Day | Volume 6, Issue 12 October 14, 2026 | Volume 6 | Issue 12 | As of Epidemiological Week 39 Welcome to the Florida Disease Activity Update from the desk of D