Vibrio Alert: Stay Safe This Fourth | Dayton News

Dayton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 2, 2026 · 1m

This Fourth of July, health experts are sounding the alarm: Vibrio vulnificus, a deadly bacteria once confined to the south, is now showing up as far north as Long Island. It thrives in warm saltwater and can enter your body through cuts or raw seafood—especially oysters. Cases are already surging, with Florida and Mississippi issuing warnings. One man nearly died after what seemed like a bug bite turned into a fast-spreading infection. If you have open wounds, recent piercings, or underlying conditions like liver disease or diabetes, avoid warm coastal waters. Watch for redness, swelling, or…