Preventing Insect Bites
Overview
Hot, humid environments are breeding grounds for the types of mosquitos that carry disease such as Chikungunya, Dengue Fever, Malaria, Yellow Fever, and Zika. There are not cures for any of these diseases, and other the symptoms are not usually life-threatening for healthy individuals, they can be extremely uncomfortable and, in some cases, have lasting effects.
Preventing exposure to mosquito bites is important to reducing one’s risk of exposure. Before traveling, review recommended precautions for .
If you are concerned about a risk of exp