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The Trinidad and Tobago Ministry of Health urges the public to protect themselves from mosquito bites during the rainy season to prevent diseases like Dengue, Zika, and Chikungunya, emphasizing the importance of eliminating breeding sites, using protective measures, and seeking medical attention if symptoms appear.
Hawaii health officials confirmed a travel-related Zika case on Oahu's North Shore, prompting warnings for visitors to take mosquito bite prevention measures. Although no local transmission has occurred, the case highlights the importance of precautions, especially for pregnant women, to prevent potential spread. Visitors are advised to use insect repellent, wear protective clothing, and eliminate standing water to reduce risk. The state continues active mosquito control efforts, and travelers are encouraged to stay informed and vigilant during their visit.
Timor-Leste is facing a triple outbreak of dengue, Zika, and chikungunya, signaling the dangers of climate change as warm and wet weather fuels mosquito populations. The simultaneous outbreaks, with the first-ever chikungunya outbreak recorded, highlight the risks associated with climate change and the challenges of controlling mosquito-borne diseases. Experts warn that the mix of these diseases could lead to a serious outbreak, exacerbated by the difficulty in protecting against the Aedes mosquitoes that spread them and the lack of available vaccinations. The outbreaks in Timor-Leste underscore the increasing threat of mosquito-borne diseases globally, particularly in vulnerable populations, and emphasize the need for improved surveillance and monitoring to address such public health concerns.
Certain brands of soap can make people more attractive to mosquitoes that spread diseases like yellow fever, Zika, dengue, and chikungunya, according to a study published in the journal iScience. However, one soap, Native Coconut & Vanilla Body Wash, made people less attractive to mosquitoes. Only a few species of mosquitoes are specialized to target humans out of the thousands of species.