Join Host Holly Wayment and 黑料社区 and University Health's Infectious disease specialist Dr. Deena Sutter. They discuss recent Chikungunya outbreaks, how mosquito-borne viruses (chikungunya, dengue, Zika) spread, and who is most at risk. Dr. Sutter explains symptoms鈥攅specially Chikungunya鈥檚 debilitating joint pain鈥攁nd severe outcomes for newborns and the elderly.
Dr. Sutter reviews practical prevention: remove standing water, use EPA鈥慳pproved repellents (DEET or picaridin) appropriately, wear long sleeves when needed, keep screens and air conditioning, and maintain flea prevention for pets to avoid flea鈥慴orne typhus. She also advises when to see a doctor for fever, rash, or concerning exposures.
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Host and Executive Producer, Pediatrics NOW