Fight the Bite! Prevent Mosquito and Tick Bites

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• Corporate Authors:
  National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (U.S.)). Division of Vector-Borne Diseases.
• Description:
  Ticks and mosquitoes can be more than just a nuisance. They can spread germs that make you sick. Fight the bite by taking steps to prevent tick- and mosquito-borne disease.
  
  Vector-borne diseases are on the rise in the United States. Mosquito and tick bites can spread viruses, bacteria, and parasites that cause several different diseases. Some of the most common vector-borne diseases in the U.S. include:
  
  • Lyme disease
  
  • West Nile virus disease
  
  • Anaplasmosis
  
  Mosquito and tick bites can happen anywhere, even in your own backyard. Certain groups of people are at a higher risk for disease than others due to behaviors or geographic location that put them in contact with ticks and mosquitoes. Additionally, certain groups of people are more likely to develop severe disease, such as older adults and those who have weakened immune systems. Understanding your risk of vector-borne diseases can help you know when and where to expect ticks and mosquitoes.
  
  
• Subjects:
  Culicidae Insect Bites And Stings/prevention & Control Insect Repellents Insect Vectors Malaria/prevention & Control Ticks
• Series:
  Fight the Bite
• Document Type:
  Text
• Collection(s):
  Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library
• Main Document Checksum:
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• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/129421/cdc_129421_DS1.pdf
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