Mosquito bites can invite itching, bleeding, and scarring, but that barely scratches the surface of the harms mosquitoes can do. Depending on where you live, mosquitoes can also transmit serious infections like malaria, yellow fever, Zika, and West Nile, among other infections. These diseases can be fatal or cause lifelong chronic illness and complications for your family.
Mosquitoes are both a nuisance and a health hazard, so mosquito prevention may improve your summer in more ways than one. Already feeling itchy? Learn more about how to treat symptoms from your mosquito bites.
References
Centers for Disease Control. (2022). Division of Vector-Borne Diseases (DVBD): Prevent Mosquito Bites.
Centers for Disease Control. (2023). Fighting the World’s Deadliest Animal.
Centers for Disease Control. (2023). Prevent Mosquito Bites.
S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control. (n.d.). Protect Yourself from Mosquito Bites.
United States Environmental Protection Agency. (2023). Tips to Prevent Mosquito Bites.
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