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health1 year ago•4 min saved

"Top Mosquito Repellents and Tips for a Bite-Free Summer"

As mosquito season begins in the U.S., the CDC recommends using repellents with DEET, IR3535, picaridin, or oil of lemon eucalyptus to prevent bites and diseases like malaria and Zika. Additional measures include wearing long clothing, avoiding peak mosquito activity times, eliminating standing water, and treating clothes with permethrin. The CDC tests insecticides for effectiveness, but mosquitoes are showing resistance to some chemicals, necessitating ongoing research and field testing.

via The Associated Press|

#cdc #health #insecticides

health2 years ago•2 min saved

Global Urgency: Uniting Against Malaria for Lasting Elimination

African leaders and experts have warned that the world is facing the "biggest malaria emergency" in the past two decades, with progress on eradicating the disease facing setbacks due to mosquito resistance to insecticides and the decreased effectiveness of antimalarial drugs and diagnostic tests. Funding for malaria plateaued in 2015, and the redirection of funds to other health priorities, such as COVID-19, has threatened plans to eliminate the disease by 2030. Africa bears the highest burden of malaria cases globally, and climate change exacerbates the problem by creating favorable breeding conditions for mosquitoes. The leaders called for urgent action, including increased funding and the establishment of national malaria councils, to keep the disease on countries' development priorities.

via The Guardian|

#africa #funding #health