Mosquitoes Are Back

Why it matters: As overnight temperatures rise, Culex mosquitoes will begin to hatch. They can carry the West Nile virus. About 1 in 5 people have symptoms and it can be deadly. Last year, 19 California residents died.

What can I do? The solution is easy, simple and cheap. Wear insect repellent and cover up with pants and long sleeves.

Continue reading to learn more, written by Jackie Fortiér.

LAist: Mosquitoes Are Back

Tweezers holding a mosquito near the opening of a clear plastic jar.
Tweezers holding a mosquito near the opening of a clear plastic jar.

Mosquitoes Are Back

Why it matters: As overnight temperatures rise, Culex mosquitoes will begin to hatch. They can carry the West Nile virus. About 1 in 5 people have symptoms and it can be deadly. Last year, 19 California residents died.

What can I do? The solution is easy, simple and cheap. Wear insect repellent and cover up with pants and long sleeves.

Continue reading to learn more, written by Jackie Fortiér.

写真サムネイル ブログ執筆者
シニア健康レポーター
ジャッキー・フォルティエ
南カリフォルニアの健康とロサンゼルス地域の医療業界を担当している。
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LAist: Mosquitoes Are Back

Tweezers holding a mosquito near the opening of a clear plastic jar.
Tweezers holding a mosquito near the opening of a clear plastic jar.

Mosquitoes Are Back

Why it matters: As overnight temperatures rise, Culex mosquitoes will begin to hatch. They can carry the West Nile virus. About 1 in 5 people have symptoms and it can be deadly. Last year, 19 California residents died.

What can I do? The solution is easy, simple and cheap. Wear insect repellent and cover up with pants and long sleeves.

Continue reading to learn more, written by Jackie Fortiér.

写真サムネイル ブログ執筆者
シニア健康レポーター
ジャッキー・フォルティエ
南カリフォルニアの健康とロサンゼルス地域の医療業界を担当している。
メディア
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