What if we had the technology to eliminate the threat of diseases like Zika by tweaking the biology of the mosquitoes that spread it? Source: r20.rs6.net
Tick survey planned for Erie County (via GoErie.com)
Ticks collected at various Erie County locations will be tested for the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. Source: GoErie.com
Mosquito Attack! Record Rainfall Means You’re A Target – MyNewsLA.com (via MyNewsLA.com)
Share this article:This winter’s record rainfall has provided relief to drought-thirsty Southern California, but it has also created havens for disease-spreading mosquitoes in people’s yards, and health officials are urging people to take precautions against the insects. “Los Angeles County residents must take extra precautions with green, unmaintained pools, rain barrels and other small containers … Source: MyNewsLA.com
Tick watch across Pennsylvania under way by state (via pennlive.com)
Ticks potentially carrying Lyme disease and other diseases are being gathered across Pennsylvania in a 5-year Department of Environmental Protection surveillance program. Source: pennlive.com
Health experts warn about EEE following early start to mosquito season (via WTXL)
Mosquito season is back in Lowndes County and it has arrived a little early this year. Source: WTXL
How to protect your pets from ticks as spring arrives (via KREM)
Tick season is here and a Spokane veterinarian said now is the time to make sure your pets are protected. Source: KREM
Drug reduces new cases of malaria from mosquitoes (via KYW)
KYW Newsradio’s Medical Reports are sponsored by Independence Blue Cross. By Dr. Brian McDonough, Medical Editor Source: KYW
Jacobs calls for $1 million in state budget to battle Lyme disease (via The Buffalo News)
State Sen. Chris Jacobs is calling for Gov. Cuomo and Assembly leaders to support $1 million in the state budget to help fight Lyme disea… Source: The Buffalo News
Ticks getting more numerous, more lethal (via Press-Republican)
New studies show Powassan virus more widespread than thought Source: Press-Republican
LYME DISEASE: Jacksonville, Florida family shares symptoms after daughter’s diagnosis (via WJAX)
A local mom whose daughter was diagnosed with a rare disease is now warning other parents to be on the lookout if their kids have the same symptoms. Source: WJAX
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