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AT A GLANCE BY STEPHANIE THURROTT
BEAT THE BUGS
Here's how to steer clear of insect bites-and the
dangerous diseases they can spread
Bites from mosquitoes, ticks and fleas aren't just annoying.
They're potentially harmful, and they're on the rise.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that
diseases caused by the bites of these bugs tripled from 2004 to 2016. Over
that time, 640,000 people reported illnesses linked to bug bites-they were
infected with 16 diseases including the West Nile virus, Lyme disease, chikungunya virus, dengue, plague and Zika virus. And many people don't report
their illnesses, so the actual number is probably much higher.
These diseases are difficult to control, since the bugs that cause them
are spreading around the world and into areas of the U.S. where they hadn't
previously been found. Here's what you can do to reduce your risk:
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Cover up with long sleeves
and pants, and use boots,
pants, socks and tents that
are treated with the insecticide
permethrin. (Do not use permethrin on your skin.) Tuck your shirt
into your pants and your pants into
your socks to close gaps where
bugs could get in.
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Use an insect repellent that has an
Environmental Protection Agency registration
number on the label. For registered products,
the manufacturer must provide the EPA with information about the repellent's safety and effectiveness. Follow the directions on the label to maximize
your protection while minimizing overexposure.
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