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Beat the bite with THESE 5 safety precautions as Dengue cases rise in India

Dengue fever, a mosquito-borne ailment because of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, can lead to extreme infection if not addressed in time. Use Mosquito Nets Sleeping below a mosquito net presents a bodily barrier to prevent mosquitoes from biting you for the duration of the night. Eliminate Breeding Sites Aedes mosquitoes breed in stagnant water, so it's crucial to eliminate ability …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Deadly mosquito virus in Massachusetts: Here’s what to know

The Independent

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Eastern Equine Encephalitis, a deadly mosquito virus, has put Massachusetts towns …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Preventing Mosquito-Borne Diseases: Practical Steps to Reduce Mosquito Breeding

News 18

With the steep rise in mosquito borne diseases during monsoon season like dengue, it becomes imperative for safeguarding ourselves and our surroundings. We can use few natural, safe and cost-effective measures to curb mosquito borne diseases as recommended by Dr Akanksha Saxena, General Physician, Consults on Practo: Use mosquito repellents containing picaridin and DEET Apply thick layer of coconut oil …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Mosquito culling ramping up in northern Western Australia after Murray Valley Encephalitis kills two people

ABC

In short: A health alert has been issued in northern WA after two people died from a mosquito-borne illness in the Pilbara region. Health authorities are urging residents and travellers to cover up and use effective mosquito repellent ahead of northern WA's peak tourist season. A health alert has been issued and mosquito control programs stepped up after two deaths …

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6 months ago

Monsoon woes: DMHO calls for vigil against seasonal diseases

Deccan Chronicle

Visakhapatnam: The district health department has highlighted the imminent threat of seasonal diseases in view of the monsoon’s onset. A meeting chaired by DMHO Dr Jagadeeswara Rao on Wednesday focused on preventive measures against diseases such as malaria, dengue, chikungunya, and diseases transmitted by insects.The meeting emphasized the importance of community action in preventing these diseases. "It is necessary to …

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7 months, 1 week ago

National Dengue Day 2024: 5 effective ways to prevent mosquito bites this summer

India TV News

As temperatures rise and summer approaches, so does the threat of mosquito-borne illnesses like dengue fever. Here are five simple yet effective ways to prevent mosquito bites this summer: Wear Protective Clothing One of the simplest ways to avoid mosquito bites is by wearing long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and socks, especially during outdoor activities. Use Insect Repellent Applying insect repellent …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Climate change threatens malaria control efforts, WHO warns: 6 mitigation strategies to adopt

Hindustan Times

Malaria, a mosquito-borne infectious disease, continues to be a major public health concern, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions but while significant strides have been made in recent decades to control and eliminate malaria, a new threat is emerging – climate change. The World Health Organization has identified climate change as a growing threat to malaria control efforts, with changes …

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1 year, 1 month ago

‘Don’t panic unnecessarily': Karnataka health dept issues advisory after finding Zika virus near Bengaluru

Hindustan Times

The Karnataka Health department, headed by minister Dinesh Gundu Rao, issued an advisory to the public after discovering the presence of Zika virus in an Aedes mosquito pool near Bengaluru. “Since ZVD is said to cause microcephaly and other congenital anomalies among newborns, the serum and urine sample of all pregnant women in areas where aedes mosquito pools/human serum are …

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1 year, 5 months ago

How to prevent getting dengue at workplace; tips to follow

Hindustan Times

It's the rainy season when the chances of dengue infection are quite high. Workplace and dengue: Air-conditioners, drains, toilet bowls, parking areas are all possible breeding grounds Dr Samir Dwivedi, Medical Director, India, International SOS says organisations should go for mosquito control and infection prevention measures to reduce community transmission of dengue and should promote awareness of the signs and …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Dengue cases on rise in India; tips to protect yourself from the mosquito-borne disease

India TV News

Dengue cases are on the rise in India due to monsoon. Several parts of India, including Odisha, Assam and Kerala are already recording an increase in dengue cases. This worrying trend has prompted health experts to issue warnings and advice on how to protect oneself from the mosquito-borne disease. Dengue is a tropical disease caused by four different viruses, all …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Residents demand cleaning of stormwater drains and Sanganoor Pallam to control mosquito menace in Ward 33 of Coimbatore Corporation

The Hindu

Cleaning and closing the stormwater drains and Sanganoor Pallam channel will control mosquito and housefly menace, said residents of Ward 33 of the Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation. It has low-income group settlement along the Sanganoor Pallam channel in Prabhu Nagar, besides housing unit and middle-income and upper-middle settlements along Meenatchi Nagar and Jeeva Nagar that are on the interiors of …

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2 years ago

Bhubaneshwar Civic Body Using Drones to Target Mosquitoes, Spray Chemical in Vulnerable Spots

News 18

The municipal corporation in Bhubaneswar has introduced drones to deal with the mosquito menace in the city. For its pilot run, a drone flew to Niladri Vihar area in the city and took along 3 litres of mosquito oil for spraying. The BMC will monitor the status of mosquito breeding in the area for seven days and, if this process …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Scientists engineer mosquitoes that can't spread malaria

The Hindu

Scientists have genetically modified mosquitoes with the ability to slow the growth of malaria-causing parasites in their gut, an advance that can help prevent transmission of the disease to humans. "Delaying the parasite's growth in the mosquito has opened many more opportunities to block malaria transmission from mosquitoes to humans," said study co-first author, Astrid Hoermann. "Gene drive is one …

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2 years, 3 months ago

High temperatures drive California fires, but heatwave receding

Al Jazeera

Firefighters are struggling to contain numerous blazes amid scorching temperatures that are expected to drop over the weekend. “As you’ve seen with the smoke column coming up, this fire continues to give us a hard time,” Cal Fire Division Chief Mike Rufenacht said in a briefing. @CALFIRERRUhttps://t.co/azYefDzQih pic.twitter.com/k8vMf5zGKj — CAL FIRE September 8, 2022 The fires come on the heels …

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2 years, 4 months ago

How You Can Slowly Turn Your Garden And Backyard To A Mosquito Free Zone

News 18

Life comes with lots of little annoyances, few of them littler or more annoying than mosquitoes. With the exception of those who live near a lake, marsh or swamp — or in densely packed neighbourhoods — most of the blame for mosquito invasions usually falls on the property’s residents. Even the most diligent among us will likely find water collected …

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3 years, 5 months ago

Global Warming May Reduce Spread of Dengue Fever: Study

News 18

Washington: Global warming could limit the spread of dengue fever but may also reduce the effectiveness of a bacteria used to control viral infections in mosquitoes, a study suggests. "You might expect that mosquitoes infected with both dengue virus and Wolbachia might become immobilised even faster than mosquitoes infected with only one or the other microbe, but we did not …

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Beat the bite with THESE 5 safety precautions as Dengue cases rise in India

Deadly mosquito virus in Massachusetts: Here’s what to know

Preventing Mosquito-Borne Diseases: Practical Steps to Reduce Mosquito Breeding

Mosquito culling ramping up in northern Western Australia after Murray Valley Encephalitis kills two people

Monsoon woes: DMHO calls for vigil against seasonal diseases

National Dengue Day 2024: 5 effective ways to prevent mosquito bites this summer

Climate change threatens malaria control efforts, WHO warns: 6 mitigation strategies to adopt

‘Don’t panic unnecessarily': Karnataka health dept issues advisory after finding Zika virus near Bengaluru

How to prevent getting dengue at workplace; tips to follow

Dengue cases on rise in India; tips to protect yourself from the mosquito-borne disease

Residents demand cleaning of stormwater drains and Sanganoor Pallam to control mosquito menace in Ward 33 of Coimbatore Corporation

Bhubaneshwar Civic Body Using Drones to Target Mosquitoes, Spray Chemical in Vulnerable Spots

Scientists engineer mosquitoes that can't spread malaria

High temperatures drive California fires, but heatwave receding

How You Can Slowly Turn Your Garden And Backyard To A Mosquito Free Zone

Global Warming May Reduce Spread of Dengue Fever: Study