Police and Lee County EMS were on the scene, as people were warned to stay away from the area. Source: OrlandoSentinel.com
Lynchurg Library reopens following bed bug and book lice extermination (via WSET)
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The Downtown Lynchburg Library is re-opened following a temporary closing due to bed bugs and book lice in some of the books. Source: WSET
Solving the Mystery of Lyme Disease (via OZY)
How two persistent mothers, a handful of curious doctors and some serendipity helped crack a mysterious and deadly disease. Source: OZY
Trials show inactivated Zika virus vaccine is safe and immunogenic (via National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Results support further clinical development. Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
West Nile Virus found in 5 ruffed grouse birds in Michigan (via WKHM-AM)
Five ruffed grouse birds have tested positive for the West Nile Virus, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. It’s the first time the disease has been confirmed in Michigan’s ruffed grouse population. Source: WKHM-AM
Dengue vaccine can backfire, study finds (via CNN)
The Philippines has suspended its large-scale dengue vaccination effort after learning that Dengvaxia could make some people more susceptible to the disease. Source: CNN
Winter warming trend awakens hibernating mosquitoes (via KHSL News)
Butte County Mosquito and Vector Control District has recently received many calls from residents concerning mosquito problems. Source: KHSL News
Tourists visit Florida, go home with rabies souvenir (via NBC News)
To track the couple, the CDC opened channels usually reserved for infectious disease emergencies Source: NBC News
LA County saw longest recorded season of West Nile virus activity last year (via Whittier Daily News)
Health officials say there are several reasons why that may be. Source: Whittier Daily News
Drug-resistant malaria will spread without urgent action, experts warn (via the Guardian)
Dismay at south-east Asian outbreaks of malaria resistant to artemisinin drugs, the most powerful drugs currently available Source: the Guardian
