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Here's how to mosquito-proof your backyard
The weather is warming up and that means more time in the backyard. It also means more mosquitoes.
Sep 12, 2023
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Yet another mosquito-borne threat: The 'Jamestown Canyon virus'
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 is a growing threat this summer in California. Here's why
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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Guatemala declares dengue health emergency
Guatemala on Thursday declared a national health emergency in the face of a dengue outbreak that has killed 22 and infected thousands so far this year.
Aug 31, 2023
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Mosquitoes: Fact and fiction when it comes to bite prevention
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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As temperatures rise, mosquitos are also on the move. Scientists worry that could mean more malaria
As the planet warms, mosquitoes are slowly migrating upward.
Jul 20, 2023
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New malaria case reported in Florida brings national total to 8
The United States now has had eight reported cases of malaria, seven of them in Florida, state health officials reported Tuesday.
Jul 19, 2023
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Florida county reports its 7th case of locally contracted malaria
A southwest Florida county has document a seventh case of malaria, state authorities said.
Jul 19, 2023
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Q&A: Malaria in the U.S. and what we need to know
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a health advisory following the recent cases of malaria in Florida and Texas.
Jul 4, 2023
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What to know about malaria after the first local case in Texas in 30 years
Texas's first locally acquired case of malaria in 30 years was recently reported by health officials. The patient was diagnosed with the disease after working outdoors in South Texas's Cameron County, the Texas Department ...
Jul 3, 2023
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