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Can You Protect Yourself From Mosquito Borne Diseases When On Vacations Or Holidays?

When you travel by plane or cruise vacation luxury vacation in a tropical environment, the possibility exists that you meet certain diseases transmitted by mosquitoes. The following information will help you take steps to protect themselves.

The mosquito is a major cause of a number of serious diseases in the world. Five of the most common diseases transmitted by mosquitoes are malaria, yellow fever, Japanese encephalitis, dengue virus and West Nile virus.

Malaria is by far the most common of these diseases caused by mosquitoes and can be fatal. More than one million people worldwide die from the disease each year. However, … Continue Reading