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Chikungunya, Dengue, Zika... France Prepares for a High-Risk Summer 2026 Against the Tiger Mosquito

Chikungunya, dengue, Zika... These names of diseases resonate like exotic pathologies. Yet, France is preparing for a high-risk summer, and not only in its departments and territories of Outre-Mer. The tiger mosquito, the animal vector of these diseases, is now present throughout the country. Since 1 May, we have officially entered a period of enhanced surveillance of these pathologies, which can be serious. The health impacts of tiger mosquitoe…
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The tiger mosquito, a vector of diseases such as dengue, chikungunya, and Zika, is gaining ground in France. Health authorities are warning of a worrying increase in these viruses transmitted by this insect, with heightened risks expected by 2026.

Chikungunya, dengue, Zika... These names of diseases resonate like exotic pathologies. Yet, France is preparing for a high-risk summer, and not only in its departments and territories of Outre-Mer. The tiger mosquito, the animal vector of these diseases, is now present throughout the country. Since 1 May, we have officially entered a period of enhanced surveillance of these pathologies, which can be serious. The health impacts of tiger mosquitoe…

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Science-et-vie.com broke the news on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
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