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mosquito repellant

General Health & Wellness

Health officials: Encephalitis cases ‘troubling’

Until the first hard frost, avoiding mosquito bites will reduce the risk of exposure to Eastern equine encephalitis.

  • Sue Thoms
  • By: Sue Thoms
  • September 19, 2019
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Living with Chronic Conditions
Patient Story

‘Feeling blessed that I’m here’

As a patient recovers from a life-threatening brain infection, a doctor reminds residents, 'West Nile virus is in our backyard.'

  • Sue Thoms
  • By: Sue Thoms
  • October 11, 2017
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General Health & Wellness

Bad news for those who smell ‘appetizing’

DNA-linked body odor may determine whether you're mosquito bait.

  • By: Robert Preidt, HealthDay
  • April 27, 2015
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