Coronavirus (COVID-19) UPDATES Click Here Fight the (Bug) Bite Home > About Us > Our Blog > 2016 > June > 3 > Fight the (Bug) Bite June 3, 2016 Kate Renna Issues | Share This Post: There are many reasons to why people love the warmer weather, but insects and the bug bites they bring is definitely not one of them. Most bug bites are harmless, but some have the potential to carry diseases that can be detrimental to your health. It's important to be on the lookout for the types of insects around you and what viruses they can spread. By following a few simple steps below, you can avoid being stung, and you can reduce their presence around your home. Who wouldn't want a bug free summer? SCREEN your doors and windows properly, and repair or replace worn screens. DRAIN standing water from buckets, plant trays, yard toys and other containers where mosquitoes can breed. ENCOURAGE CLEAN UP in your community of any refuse that can trap water like plastic caps or old tires. REPEL by wearing an insect repellent registered by the Environmental Protection Agency: Repellents containing DEET, picaridin, IR3535, oil of lemon eucalyptus and para-menthane-diol products provide long-lasting protection. Follow all package directions to ensure safe use on children as well. AVOID mosquitoes by staying indoors during the dawn and dusk hours when these insects are most active. If you do go outside in the evening, wear long sleeves and long pants. The best time to avoid mosquitoes is in the afternoon, when temperatures are hottest and the insects rest in cooler spots. PROTECT yourself when traveling: Learn about country-specific travel advice, health risks, and how to stay safe. KEEP mosquitoes outside. Use air conditioning or make sure that there are window/door screens where you stay. If you are not able to protect yourself from mosquitoes inside your home or hotel, sleep under a mosquito bed net. Learn more by going to the CDC website about mosquitos http://www.cdc.gov/Features/stopmosquitoes/index.html 0 Comments Leave a Reply Name * Email * (Your email will not be publicly displayed.) Comment Please type the letters and numbers shown in the image. Click the image to see another captcha. ARCHIVE October 2021 September 2021 May 2021 April 2021 February 2021 December 2020 November 2020 October 2020 September 2020 June 2020 May 2020 April 2020 March 2020 February 2020 December 2019 November 2019 October 2019 September 2019 August 2019 July 2019 June 2019 May 2019 April 2019 March 2019 February 2019 January 2019 December 2018 November 2018 September 2018 August 2018 July 2018 June 2018 May 2018 April 2018 March 2018 February 2018 January 2018 December 2017 November 2017 October 2017 September 2017 August 2017 July 2017 June 2017 May 2017 April 2017 March 2017 February 2017 January 2017 December 2016 November 2016 October 2016 September 2016 August 2016 July 2016 June 2016 May 2016 April 2016 March 2016 February 2016 January 2016 December 2015 November 2015 October 2015 September 2015 August 2015 July 2015 June 2015 May 2015 March 2015 CATEGORIES events news TAGS #blm 2020 50th anniversary aca affordable care act albany albany county april 2020 award winners black communities black history month black lives matter books coronavirus covid-19 dan bazile donations equinox, inc. events first responders health health disparities healthcare inequality history in the news issues legacy event maria college masks may 2021 mental health merger proposal mobile health unit national health center week news newsletter pandemic people of color primary care protesters safe @ whitney safety spectrum news students swinburne building testing times union times union center to your health vaccine walk-up testing watervliet whitney on wheels whitney young health winter CONTACTS 920 Lark Drive, Albany, NY 12207 518-465-4771 info@wmyhealth.org Follow Us on Facebook Follow Us on Twitter Follow Us on LinkedIn Follow Us on Instagram FREQUENTLY USED FORMS WYH Patient Welcome Packet 2020 Updated.pdf Registration Form-Fillable School-Based Health Center Registration Whitney on Wheels-CHILD Registration Form Dental Services Medical History Advance Directive Forms Guest Dosing Form Sliding Fee Scale Discount Application Travel Immunizations Packet WIC Forms COMMON LINKS Board Portal Careers Directions & Hours Donate Employee Portal Forms Services NEWSLETTER SIGNUP WYH MISSION Whitney M. Young, Jr. Health Center's Mission is to provide access to consistent quality healthcare without regard to income. © 2021 Whitney M Young Health Website by Web Instinct Home Sitemap Contact Us