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Tag: Zika Virus

  • Concerned About Zika? Here’s What NJ Residents Need to Know.

    By now nearly everyone has heard about the Zika virus, especially with it being a major news story at the Olympics. The truth of the matter is that the mosquito, which carries the virus is nearing the end of its season in NJ. They will die off after the first frost. Spring and Summer Worries…

  • The Type of Mosquito That Carries Zika is Found in NJ

    There have been more than 50 confirmed Zika cases in New Jersey this year, though all of them seem to be related to individuals traveling to areas where the virus is more prevalent. New Jersey has yet to see a Zika case coming transmitted by mosquitoes, but the Asian Tiger mosquito, one of only two…

  • Zika and You, What You Need to Know Now

    Mosquitoes used to be merely a nuisance due to the itchy bites they cause, but in recent years these pests have been spreading diseases in the U.S. The most recent threat from mosquitoes is the spread of the Zika virus. What is Zika and why is it a problem? • Zika is a virus that…