Tag: travel health
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Don’t Let Mosquitoes Hitch a Ride Home After Holiday
Don’t Let Mosquitoes Come Home With You As the National Day holiday winds down, travelers race to return to daily routines. But the trip home can come with unwanted passengers: mosquitoes. Uninvited guests—especially Aedes mosquitoes—can carry diseases like dengue fever and chikungunya. A few careful habits can drastically reduce the risk of bringing those pests—and…
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Chikungunya Outbreak in Guangdong: One-Size-Fits-All Dilemma
What’s happening in Guangdong? Guangdong province in southern China is facing its largest outbreak of chikungunya, a mosquito-borne virus that causes sudden, severe joint pain and fatigue. In recent months, authorities have reported more than 10,000 confirmed infections, with daily case counts spiking to over 600 at the peak. The surge is described by health…
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Guangdong Chikungunya Outbreak: One-Size-Fits-All Policy Under Scrutiny
What is happening in Guangdong Guangdong province is grappling with its largest mosquito-borne chikungunya outbreak to date, reporting more than 10,000 infections in recent months. At the peak, daily cases surpassed 600, a stark contrast to the region’s past decade’s totals. Chikungunya, transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, causes severe joint pain, headaches, and fatigue, and while…
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Importance of Mosquito Protection After Vacation
Why Mosquito Protection Matters As we travel to beautiful destinations, it’s easy to get caught up in the enjoyment of our vacation and forget about the potential risks associated with mosquito-borne diseases. After returning from trips to places like France and Italy, it’s essential to keep mosquito protection in mind. The recent reports from the…
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Keep Mosquito Protection in Focus After Vacation
Why Mosquito Protection Matters After Your Trip When you return home from vacation, the last thing you want to think about is mosquito bites. However, with recent reports from the German Center for Travel Medicine (CRM) indicating that mosquito-borne diseases are no longer just a concern in tropical regions but are now spreading in Southern…