Mosquitoes Are Back

Why it matters: As overnight temperatures rise, Culex mosquitoes will begin to hatch. They can carry the West Nile virus. About 1 in 5 people have symptoms and it can be deadly. Last year, 19 California residents died.

What can I do? The solution is easy, simple and cheap. Wear insect repellent and cover up with pants and long sleeves.

Continue reading to learn more, written by Jackie Fortiér.

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October 27, 2024

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Jackie Fortier

I cover health in Southern California.

I started in this newsroom in March 2020. I’ve won two Region Murrow Awards for my coverage of the pandemic, but my favorite part of my job is talking to smart and interesting folks about their health experiences.

I previously worked in public radio in Oklahoma and Colorado, but I’ve fallen in love with the mountains and beaches of California. If you listen closely when I’m live on the radio on LAist 89.3, you may hear my cat make an appearance — despite my best efforts to keep her quiet.

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Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari

Kwa mavazi na gia (lakini sio ngozi), bidhaa za Sawyer za permethrin repellent ni bora kama fomula sawa katika kufukuza ticks na mbu, na dawa yake ya kuchochea ni rahisi kudhibiti.

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Juu ya Bug Repellent - Bidhaa za Sawyer 20% Picaridin Insect Repellent

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Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari

There's nothing worse than running out of water mid-hike, but with the Sawyer Mini Water Filtration System, you can make any fresh water ready to drink in minutes. It filters out everything from sediment to bacteria from the water, and can be a real lifesaver in a pinch.

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