Don’t let mosquitoes wreck your summer fun. Protect yourself and your family from mosquito bites.
Over the past 60 years, the number of new diseases cropping up in a decade has almost quadrupled. "We're in a hyperinfectious world," says one scientist.
Take the stairs, not the elevator, down from your hotel room. Encourage people to bring their own food and drinks to your cookout. Use hand sanitizer after banking at an ATM. Call ahead to restaurants and nail salons to make sure staff are wearing face coverings. And no high-fives — or even elbow bumps — at the gym.
According to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), between 5 and 20% of the U.S. population will catch the flu virus this year, while the average adult will catch between 3-4 cold viruses (source). Unfortunately, workplaces are a haven for infectious bacterial and viral illnesses. When a person is sick, he or she may continue to work, placing the health of other workers at risk. So, how can you reduce the risk of infectious illness in the workplace?First and foremost, it's…
In honor of World Rabies Day, we're dispelling common misconceptions about the deadly virus and what you can do to help protect yourself and your dog, cat or ferret.
Did you know that several deadly pathogens & viruses can transmit through insects, such as mosquitoes? It is for that reason that insects such as mosquitoes ...
A virus is neither plant nor animal and it can't live or reproduce outside of a living host cell.
The state's Department of Health and Environmental Control is offering tips on how you can avoid those pesky bites and the potential viruses that come with them.
"The fact that they are not alive means they don't have to play by the same rules that living things play by," a virologist said.
Inflammation caused by mosquito bites helps viruses to infect the body.
As pest experts, knowing how flies spread disease is important to controlling and preventing fly viruses and bacteria from spreading in your home or business.
Bed bugs do not transmit diseases to humans, though they potentially have the ability to. It is unknown if they will adapt to transmit viruses.
Mosquitoes are among the deadliest animals in the world. Half of the deaths attributed to them are associated with malaria. But they carry other parasites and viruses that threaten human health.
When we think of bats, an unfavorable image often comes to mind. Whether it's the scary portrayal of them in vampire films and literature or a general fear of how their real-life counterparts might transmit viruses, bats have gotten a bad rap that's actually more fiction than fact. Take a look at how many common bat misconceptions came about and just how vital bats are to our everyday lives.
There have been more devastating natural disasters across the country than ever before — and they’re not stopping anytime soon. From fires in the West to hurricanes in the East and other emergency situations like tornadoes popping up in between, Americans are constantly on high alert. How to keep the whole family safe — including pets — is at the forefront of many people’s minds. Being prepared to evacuate with your dog or your cat is the first step. Assessing your situation is…