Mosquito-Borne Disease

With summer on the way, it’s time to get our and enjoy the outdoors. In addition to being exposed to the hot and steamy Houston summer, you’ll also be exposed to mosquitoes and therefore mosquito bites. Mosquito bites are not only itchy but can also be a vector for a number of serious illnesses. A few of mosquito-borne illnesses you’ve surely been hearing in the media lately include Zika, West Nile, Eastern Equine Encephalitis, and St. Louis Encephalitis.  These viruses are transmitted … [Read more...] about Mosquito-Borne Disease Prevention