Protecting yourself and family from mosquito bites can be challenging, especially in this hot and humid weather. Protests from young children and fears about topical insect repellents drive some to try alternatives such as ...
Jan 18, 2024
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You've probably heard of West Nile virus, but mosquitoes spread various other illnesses, too, including the little-known Jamestown Canyon virus (JCV), which is garnering attention across the United States.
Sep 11, 2023
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West Nile virus infections are on the rise this year in California after a particularly wet winter led to more mosquito reproduction, according to health experts.
Sep 1, 2023
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No one likes mosquitoes. Their bites can cause uncomfortable and sometimes painful reactions and put a damper on even the best summer soiree. They can also carry diseases and viruses such as Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), ...
Aug 11, 2023
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There's one animal that ruins summer evenings: the mosquito. While mosquitoes don't carry any diseases in the U.K., their itchy bites are far from fun.
Jun 26, 2023
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European Union officials warned Thursday there is a growing risk of mosquito-borne viral diseases such as dengue and chikungunya in Europe due to climate change.
Jun 22, 2023
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A longstanding medical myth suggests that taking vitamin B1, also known as thiamine, can make your body repel mosquitoes.
Dec 8, 2022
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Mosquitoes are an inevitable part of the Australian summer. And this year, with COVID a consideration, we might be spending more time outdoors than usual.
Dec 29, 2020
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With COVID-19 restrictions easing, people are spending more time at socially distanced outdoor gatherings, whether picnics in parks with friends or backyard movie nights with neighbors. But as we escape the confines of COVID-19 ...
Jun 18, 2020
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A Connecticut resident has died from eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), the first such death in the state since 2013, health officials report. In addition, another person in the state has contracted the infection, as an outbreak ...
Sep 24, 2019
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