Mosquitos
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Infectious disease experts are concerned about a potential reemergence of yellow fever in the U.S. Do I need to worry?
Experts say that if malaria and dengue fever can happen in the U.S., then there is no reason that yellow fever couldn't come back as well.
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What parents need to know about malaria — and how to keep kids safe amid U.S. outbreaks
Malaria cases were identified in Florida and Texas and were locally acquired — meaning, patients got malaria in the U.S. and not from traveling to areas where malaria is widespread.
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CDC says at least 17 people have West Nile virus — here’s how to distinguish symptoms from COVID-19
According to the CDC, 17 cases of West Nile virus disease in people have been reported to the agency. In some cases, the virus can cause flu-like symptoms similar to that of COVID-19 symptoms.
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South Florida to fight Zika by releasing thousands of lab-bred mosquitoes
A Kentucky-based biotechnology company has bred modified mosquitoes that can help reduce the population of the Aedes aegypti, which spreads Zika.
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If You Get Terrible Reactions to Mosquito Bites, There’s a Reason for That
Blame it on your parents.
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Here’s Why You Are a Mosquito Magnet
The complete guide to avoiding mosquitos this summer—and why some people are more attractive to the pests than others.
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4 Natural Insect Repellents — And How to Avoid Mosquitoes in the First Place
Beat bugs before they bite by employing multiple lines of defense. Although the EPA and CDC recommend DEET repellents, other active ingredients get their thumbs up too. These alternatives — and a few quick tricks — will help keep mosquitoes at bay. From Good Housekeepin