DEET

Due to the potential link between Zika infections and birth defects, the Allegan County Health Department urges pregnant women to reconsider travel to outbreak areas. The Zika virus is primarily spread by the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito. This species of mosquito is an aggressive day biter. They can also bite at night. In addition, the virus can be spread sexually from infected men. Angelique Joynes, MPH, RN, Health Officer cautions that, “Anyone who is pregnant or planning to…

long grass or wooded area. One can also reduce the chances of infection when in these areas by taking some simple precautions which include: Use of insect repellents: A person should apply insect repellent of high concentration, usually of 20% of DEET to their skin. One should apply the repellent carefully as directed. Clothes can also be applied using permethrin or buying pre-treated clothes. Cover-up: people should wear shoes, long-sleeved shirt, hat, gloves and long pants when they are…

cassia bark, Nardostachys chinensis rhizome, Paeonia suffruticosa root bark and steam distillate of Cinamomum camphora gave 91, 81, 80 and 94% protection against the bites of Aedes aegypti respectively at the dose of 0.1mg/cm2 which was comparable to DEET (82%) but the duration of extract from C. cassia bark and N. chinensis rhizome lasted for about 1 hour and relatively short duration of repellency (30 min) was observed in P. suffruticosa root bark extract and C. comphora steam distillate.…

Under 140 Characters Have you been craving some yummy pan-Asian delicacies? Well, look no further and head to The Kylin Experience in GK-1 today! What Is It? The brand new Kylin Experience in GK 1 is bringing forth the best of oriental cuisine. From classic Sushi rolls to wholesome salad bowls, and from traditional dim sums to scrumptious meals in bowls – they are making a lot of noise amongst pan-Asian food lovers. Now, today’s culinary tradition commands both – delicious food and healthy…

the areas and applying cream. They can also cover the areas in a loose bandage to prevent scratching which will only irritate the area and make it worse. The best medicine for chiggers is good prevention. Wearing long clothing, using bug spray with DEET and tucking the pants into the boots are all effective ways to reduce chigger bites. In short, summer is a great time to get out and about. When you do, take some precautions to avoid pests like chiggers. If a few of them do find their way to…

West Nile virus has been confirmed in two Allegan County crows. These are two of 81 birds that have tested positive for West Nile virus from 33 Michigan counties to date in 2017. Residents are reminded that the best way to protect against West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne illnesses is to prevent mosquito bites. Symptoms of West Nile virus include headache, body aches, joint pains, vomiting, diarrhea, and rash. An estimated 80% of people infected with West Nile virus will never…

Regenerative Medicine Expert Discusses 5 Ways to Avoid Summer Tick Bites Summer is in full swing, which means gardening, outdoor play, hiking – and tick bites. More than an annoying seasonal nuisance, tick bites are to blame for an estimated 300,000 cases of Lyme disease annually. Thousands more are diagnosed with tick-borne diseases such as the Heartland virus infection, the flulike anaplasmosis, and the marlarialike disease babesiosis. Fortunately, the regenerative medicine specialists at…

William Shakespeare is the most popular playwright in all of history and is said to have influenced the English language more than any other writer. He is most commonly known as an Elizabethan playwright, however many of his most popular plays were written after Queen Elizabeth’s death. For this reason, he is actually more of a Jacobean author, for many of his plays show many Jacobean characteristics. Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon and was the oldest of six children. He was born on…

With so much excitement about "The Fosters" cast and latest developments, it's tough to know where to begin. http://www.justjaredjr.com/2017/07/18/callie-has-a-serious-talk-with-her-moms-tonight-on-the-fosters/ For starters, Season 5's second episode, "Exterminate Her," gets underway tonight, July 18. In keeping with Just Jared's description, things get very intense. Maia Mitchell's character, Callie Jacob, is focused on making proper decisions and taking control of her life. She takes the…

your doctor over long-term prevention. For sleeping you can sleep under a mosquito net, to keep from being bitten at night by infected mosquitos. You may also cover your skin with long shirts and pants along with hats or using bug spray that contains DEET which also helps with infections. You can relate to “up-to-datemap” from CDC to help show you if malaria can be found in your…