Mosquito-Borne Illness: “All Buzz” or Real Threat?
Is the buzz about mosquito-borne illness justified? Dr. Ryan Cole tells all: how diseases like malaria & Zika spread + how to protect yourself. What’s all the buzz about emerging mosquito-borne viruses? We’ve known about malaria for centuries, but now newcomers like Zika and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) are making headlines and raising alarms. Are these viruses a real cause for concern, or just another media frenzy? To help us “cut through the noise,” we turn to Dr. Ryan Cole, a distinguished pathologist, researcher, and longtime FLCCC contributor. As a Senior Fellow with the FLCCC, Dr. Cole provides valuable insights into these issues. If you have 15 minutes, click play on his statement below to get the facts about these emerging mosquito-borne threats. Or, keep reading for a comprehensive summary. Understanding Mosquito-Borne Illnesses Mosquitoes are notorious pests. While some might hesitate before swatting a fly, only the rarest pacifist would spare a mosquito—especi...