AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMeasles Travel Alert: Costa Rica’s Ministry of Health issued a preventative warning as measles cases surge across the Americas, noting five imported or import-related cases in 2026 and urging travelers to confirm they’re fully vaccinated before trips. Mosquito-Borne Disease Push: Health authorities confirmed a chikungunya outbreak in Playa Langosta (near Tamarindo) with 4 confirmed and 17 probable cases, ramping up fumigation and home inspections while urging residents and visitors to use repellent and remove standing water. Dengue Update + Repellent Guidance: With dengue cases rising since late April, Costa Rica reported 1,411 cases through epidemiological week 24 and highlighted plant-based options—especially oil of lemon eucalyptus (PMD/OLE)—as a science-backed repellent choice. Asthma Nutrition Study: A new study in Thorax linked higher vitamin A and D levels to better lung function in people with asthma, including slower biological aging markers in adults. EMS Use Pattern Study: New research in Health Affairs Scholar found 3% of patients account for 16% of U.S. 911 EMS responses, raising questions about incentives and care access for repeat users. Flood Emergency Winds Down: Costa Rica’s Caribbean/Northern Zone flood shelters have closed as displaced residents return home, shifting response into damage assessment after Tropical Waves #19 and #20.
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