“Obviously concerning, because we have so many students here and it’s easily spreadable.” Source: r20.rs6.net
State confirms little fire ant infestations in Mauiâs Happy Valley (via https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com)
This is the Valley Isleâs 11th episode of little fire ants since 2009. Source: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com
Staying ahead of mosquito season (via Caroline Peterson)
With May comes the start of mosquito season, but experts said the severity is hard to predict. However, there are ways to stay ahead and prepare. Source: Caroline Peterson
Muncie man recovering from West Nile Virus shares moment he knew something was wrong (via FOX59)
MUNCIE, Ind. — James Whitley spent around a month in the hospital last August after a mosquito carrying West Nile Virus bit him. The problem, and this happens to all patients, he did not know he was infected until he started showing symptoms. The Indiana Department of Public Health says people need a doctor’s exam to know they have West … Read More
Staying ahead of mosquito season (via Caroline Peterson)
With May comes the start of mosquito season, but experts said the severity is hard to predict. However, there are ways to stay ahead and prepare. Source: Caroline Peterson
Muncie man recovering from West Nile Virus shares moment he knew something was wrong (via FOX59)
MUNCIE, Ind. — James Whitley spent around a month in the hospital last August after a mosquito carrying West Nile Virus bit him. The problem, and this happens to all patients, he did not know he was infected until he started showing symptoms. The Indiana Department of Public Health says people need a doctor’s exam to know they have West … Read More
Western Iowans face greatest threat of West Nile virus (via KCCI)
The study shows that the mosquito most likely to carry the illness thrives in western Iowa. Source: KCCI
Tick season is in full swing, here’s some information to protect yourself (via WWMT)
Ticks are a growing concern to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and in West Michigan, almost every county was listed as having a known risk for Lyme disease by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The CDCreportedthat 2017 marked a record year for the number of Lyme disease cases in the U. S. In that year, … Read More
Health officials warn of tick-borne illnesses as summer months approach – KNBN NewsCenter1 (via KNBN NewsCenter1)
PIERRE, S.D. — As summer approaches, state health officials are warning people to keep an eye out for ticks in order to avoid tick-borne pathogens such as Lyme disease and tularemia. In 2017 the South Dakota Department of Health investigated 13 cases of tularemia, 11 cases of Spotted Fever Rickettsiosis and 11 of Lyme disease. Spotted Fever Rickettsiosis is a group… … Read More
Health officials warn of tick-borne illnesses as summer months approach – KNBN NewsCenter1 (via KNBN NewsCenter1)
PIERRE, S.D. — As summer approaches, state health officials are warning people to keep an eye out for ticks in order to avoid tick-borne pathogens such as Lyme disease and tularemia. In 2017 the South Dakota Department of Health investigated 13 cases of tularemia, 11 cases of Spotted Fever Rickettsiosis and 11 of Lyme disease. Spotted Fever Rickettsiosis is a group… … Read More
