Protect Yourself
Mosquitoes can be more than pesky insects that bite…
Did you know that mosquitoes cause more human affliction than any other organism? More than one million people die from mosquito-borne diseases annually in the world. Granted this is not something seen very often in developed countries, such as the United States; mosquito-borne diseases such as yellow fever and malaria are found mostly in warm and humid areas of third world country.
So while we may not be affected to such an extent by mosquito-borne diseases, it is something we should still be weary of, especially since West Nile Virus has shown up recently in the states. The virus, spread by mosquitoes, can cause serious even fatal injury and suffering in humans.
You should take extra precautions if you travel to a destination where such diseases may be a problem.
- Always wear appropriate clothing. If possible, wear long pants and long sleeves to cover all your limbs. Consider wearing a bug hat to protect your face and neck from mosquitoes.
- Use a bug spray that contains DEET, a potent yet safe insect repellant that keeps mosquitoes, ticks, and other insects away
- Try to avoid being outdoors during peak mosquito hours, which are during dawn and dusk.
For further information, visit the official website of the National Center for Infectious Diseases