Tag: Mosquito borne diseases
Do I or my child need a Japanese encephalitis vaccine?
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This week we heard two Australians have died from the mosquito-borne Japanese encephalitis virus. The virus has now been detected in four states.
Authorities are concerned...
Insect repellents work – but there are other ways to beat mosquitoes without getting sticky
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Summer can be hot and sticky. And insect repellent creams, lotions, and sprays can make it stickier.
Stopping mosquito bites is key to avoiding...
Mozzies biting? Here’s how to choose a repellent (and how to use it for the best protection)
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Mosquitoes are an inevitable part of the Australian summer. And this year, with COVID a consideration, we might be spending more time outdoors...
La Niña will give us a wet summer. That’s great weather for mozzies
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The return of the La Niña weather pattern will see a wetter spring and summer in many parts of Australia.
We know mosquitoes...