With warmer weather on the way, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services urges North Carolinians to "Fight the Bite" by taking measures to reduce their risk of tick- and mosquito-borne diseases.
Published: Tuesday, April 11th, 2023 @ 4:32 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Governor Roy Cooper proclaimed April as Tick and Mosquito Awareness Month in North Carolina. According to preliminary data, in 2021 there were more than 1,000 cases of tick- and mosquito-borne diseases.
Published: Wednesday, April 20th, 2022 @ 12:54 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Possible danger to children
Published: Friday, June 18th, 2021 @ 6:03 pm
By: Countrygirl1411
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Last year more than 800 cases of tick-borne disease and more than 100 cases of domestically acquired and travel-associated mosquito-borne diseases were reported, based on preliminary data.
Published: Friday, May 10th, 2019 @ 6:21 pm
By: Daniel Bunting
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April is Tick and Mosquito Awareness Month in North Carolina, and as the weather continues to warm up, state health officials are advising North Carolinians to "Fight the Bite" by taking measures to reduce their risk of tick and mosquito bites
Published: Friday, April 27th, 2018 @ 8:41 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The North Carolina Division of Public Health is advising North Carolinians to "Fight the Bite" and take important precautions to protect against tick and mosquito bites during warm weather months
Published: Wednesday, May 17th, 2017 @ 6:40 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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"Tip and Toss" is the message officials are sharing during April's Tick and Mosquito Borne Disease Awareness Month, encouraging individuals to protect themselves by eliminating mosquito breeding areas and taking preventive measures to reduce the likelihood of mosquito and tick bites.
Published: Sunday, April 17th, 2016 @ 3:41 am
By: Chris Downey
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' Division of Public Health (DPH) recommends taking precautions to protect against tick and mosquito bites as summer weather approaches.
Published: Tuesday, April 21st, 2015 @ 2:27 pm
By: Chris Downey
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With summer fast approaching and people spending more time outdoors, it is important for everyone to take precautions against tick and mosquito bites.
Published: Saturday, May 3rd, 2014 @ 12:22 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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With summer fast approaching and people spending more time outdoors, it is important for everyone to take precautions against tick and mosquito bites.
Published: Tuesday, April 8th, 2014 @ 1:31 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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