With the 2016 Olympics in Brazil just getting started we are increasingly being asked, “What can I do to protect myself against the Zika Virus and how is it spread?” Zika Virus is principally spread by infected Aedes mosquitoes when they bite. There are however other ways it is spread that are important to keep […]
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It may surprise you to learn that the deadliest creature in the world is a little, teeny-tiny mosquito! According to the World Health Organization mosquitos are responsible for several million deaths each year. Bill Gates released this interesting infographic of \”World\’s Deadliest Animals\” with humans sadly being the second leading cause of death to the human
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The once relatively unknown Zika virus was first identified in 1947 in Uganda by researchers studying yellow fever in monkeys. The first known human infection was detected in 1952. For the next 55 years, it remained quietly confined to Africa and Southeast Asia. Infections were rare – less than 15 known cases during this period
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Enjoy being outdoors with the family by following these ten tips to prevent bee stings. If you do get stung then remove the stinger immediately and know the normal reaction to a bee sting versus an allergic reaction. Only about 1 in 1000 experience an allergic reaction to bees, according to the United States Department
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Hantavirus infections are caused by human contact with hantavirus infected rodents, or their urine and droppings. The Hantavirus has numerous strains. The most common strain, found in the southwestern U.S., is called Sin Nombres. The infection can progress to Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS), which currently has a mortality rate of 36%.
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Mosquitoes and their Nasty Hitchhikers Nothing can ruin a sunny day outdoors faster than any kind of pest. Intoxicated relatives or obnoxious neighbors aside, the mosquito often ranks as the most unwelcome visitor to just about every type of gathering. Not only are they equal opportunity hunters, their venom leaves an itchy and lasting
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Many of us have heard the old stories of families moving here to Arizona to escape the humidity, pollen, and pollution found in other parts of the country—all in an effort to find relief from allergies. We either have first-hand knowledge of this great escape, growing up as one of the “transplants,” or have friends
Few things will bring terror to a dog lover’s life like ticks and the specter of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF). In Arizona, this is not just an academic study, but a very real concern. A great deal of effort has gone into developing a plan to protect not just your dog, but also the
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You can allergy-proof your home to help alleviate the symptoms asthma and allergy sufferers experience during the allergy season. In addition to taking medications prescribed by your doctor, here are five things you can do to allergy-proof you home:
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97% of allergists surveyed in a recent survey released in March 2014, conducted by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) consider a pest-free home important to prevent asthma and allergy symptoms. Prevention measures, when taken can help asthma and allergy suffers avoid those things that most commonly activate allergies.
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