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Illnesses from Mosquito, Tick, and Flea Bites Increasing in the US
Description: Illnesses from mosquito, tick, and flea bites have tripled in the U.S., with more than 640,000 cases reported during the 13 years from 2004 through 2016. Nine new germs spread by mosquitoes and ticks were discovered or introduced into the United States during this time. [Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)]
URL: https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2018/p0501-vs-vector-borne.html
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Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Publish Date: 5/2/2018
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