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fromWIRED
1 week ago
Environment

An Invasive Disease-Carrying Mosquito Has Spread to the Rocky Mountains

fromWIRED
1 week ago
Environment

An Invasive Disease-Carrying Mosquito Has Spread to the Rocky Mountains

fromCN Traveller
1 month ago

Don't board a plane without packing one of these mosquito repellents

Travelling to tropical or rural destinations sometimes feels as much about dodging mosquito bites as it does about sightseeing. Even a short trip can be spoiled by relentless itching and, in some regions, it's not just an irritant - mosquitoes and other biting insects can carry serious diseases like Zika, malaria, and dengue. That's why packing the right protection is just as essential as your passport or sun cream.
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Public health
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

The risk for West Nile virus is now high in 10 Mass. communities. Here's what to know.

The risk for West Nile virus is now high in ten Massachusetts communities, prompting health officials to remind residents to protect themselves.
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fromwww.orlandosentinel.com
4 months ago
Public health

As mosquito season peaks, officials brace for new normal of dengue cases

Dengue infections in the U.S. are rising and may become endemic due to climate change and other factors.
fromNew York Post
6 months ago
Coronavirus

Travel warning issued as popular tourist spot battles deadly virus: 'Half the world's population now at risk'

Dengue fever cases are spiking in the Western Pacific, prompting a travel health alert from the CDC.
fromNew York Post
6 months ago
Coronavirus

Travel warning issued as popular tourist spot battles deadly virus: 'Half the world's population now at risk'

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