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What is dengue fever?
Dengue fever is a viral infection spread by mosquitoes. Here’s what you need to know.
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Mass. announces first 2 human cases of West Nile virus this year
Two Massachusetts residents have contracted West Nile virus in the state’s first human cases this year. One woman in her 70s was exposed to the mosquito-borne virus in another area of the country, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health said Tuesday. A man in his 40s was exposed in Middlesex County, which health officials had deemed to be at...
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How to treat those itchy or painful mosquito bites
Here are some steps the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend for treating mosquito bites and preventing further irritation.
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How to treat mosquito bites: Getting bit by a mosquito can be itchy and painful
Here are some tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on how to treat mosquito bites
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How to get rid of mosquitoes: Here's what really works, according to an expert
Repellent hacks from citronella candles to DIY concoctions don’t do the job that appropriate clothing will to prevent mosquito-borne illnesses, experts say.
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Certain Soaps May Attract Mosquitoes
Mosquito season is buzzing closer and closer, so here’s a way to try and avoid getting bitten.