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A buzzing problem inhabiting Europe - stay safe from bites and diseases!
More frequent heatwaves and flooding, longer and hotter summers. All of these factors created - and will continue to do so - more favourable conditions for mosquitos to thrive. Apart from being a buzzing nuisance, some species can carry pathogens that cause diseases such as dengue fever, Zika, or chikungunya. With the more favourable climatic conditions, these mosquitos have inhabited now northern and western Europe, increasing the risks of us getting the diseases. The animation by the European Centre for Diseases Prevention and Control (ECDC) provides more information on the mosquitos, the diseases and how we can protect ourselves.
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More information on mosquito-borne diseases can be found on the ECDC portal
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European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control