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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued guidance back on December 14, 2016 for people wishing to travel to Brownsville, Texas. Brownsville is located in the county of Cameron. The first case of the mosquito-borne Zika virus local to Brownsville, Texas was discovered on November 28, 2016. Additional cases of the virus borne […]

Having a big, beautiful backyard is something almost all people dream of when they begin a search for their first home. Well, having a backyard can be a problem when it is constantly invaded by ticks. Ticks carry Lyme Disease, which can affect people of all ages if not treated correctly. Take back use of […]

Mosquitos are some of the most annoying bugs on the planet. They wiz by your ears, they land on your body and feed on your blood. The bites they leave behind become itchy and can become infected if you pick at them. But now, mosquitos are carrying the Zika virus in warm-weather climates found in […]

The Zika virus has become a problem for travelers across the globe and it doesn’t matter where they are traveling from, but instead their target destination. Recent outbreaks have led thousands of travelers to alter their plans ahead of time and even cancel them in the fear of contracting Zika. Here are six things every […]

Lyme disease is a bacterial infection transmitted from a tick bite. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that they receive approximately 30,000 cases of Lyme disease each year. However, that number is not an accurate representation of every Lyme disease case in America. Therefore, the CDC conducted two studies to improve public health. […]

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stated on October 12, 2016 that 3,936 cases of Zika had been reported in the continental United States and Hawaii. Out of those people, 878 are pregnant women with evidence of a possible Zika infection. The CDC is working with Florida health officials to deal with the Zika […]

Ticks are mostly found in grassland areas, but when they feed, they can transmit a variety of diseases. Most people who engage with grassland areas know they should check themselves for ticks once they are out of the area. They need to do a thorough check of their entire body, including the armpit and groin […]

Most of us are aware of the potential dangers insect bites could cause. Diseases such as West Nile virus, Zika, and Lyme’s Disease are precipitated by a bug bite. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have created some guidelines for avoiding bites. Use insect repellent. The first step towards avoiding bug bites is to […]

The Zika Virus is typically spread to people through mosquito bites and can be spread from mother to baby. Aside from mosquito bites, spread of the virus has also been confirmed via sexual transmission and blood transfusions. For the most part, symptoms are mild to non-existent, and most last for just a few days. Some […]

Travelers Guide: Protect Yourself From Diseases The holiday season is coming up, if you are visiting family and friends in areas with chikungunya, dengue, or Zika you are at risk of getting those diseases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention created a guideline of how to prevent insect-borne diseases. Before you learn how to […]