Initial Trial of Sanaria's Malaria Vaccine Yields Positive Results

"Therefore, despite the high level protection induced by sporozoites administered by mosquito bite, before the breakthroughs reported in the Science paper, no human had ever been immunized with a sporozoite vaccine administered by needle and syringe," ... Initial Trial of Sanaria's Malaria Vaccine Yields Positive Results

UN Troops Accused of Exploiting Local Women in Haiti

The baby's arms are dotted with mosquito bites that have formed reddish bumps. Nazaire said she struck up a relationship with a soldier when he passed by her house one day. She said she had spoken with him as recently as last Saturday and she's happy ... UN Troops Accused of Exploiting Local Women in Haiti

West Nile test positive

In 2009 the city had no positive human cases, nor did any mosquito traps test positive for the virus. In 2010 one mosquito trap test positive for WNV. "It is one case, so people should take appropriate action," said Mackie. "But put it into context. ... West Nile test positive

Continúa Salud Municipal campaña contra el dengue

La campaña de fumigación contra el mosquito trasmisor del dengue "Aedes aegypti", continúa por colonias y escuelas de la Heroica, informó el subdirector de Salud Municipal, José Manuel Sampedro Guerrero, quien agregó que en un semana se dará inicio con ... Continúa Salud Municipal campaña contra el dengue

Adhocism kills all hopes

... charge of DO Public Health for the last about one year, the most important slot under the prevailing circumstances when thousands of innocent people have been affected with dengue fever due to ineffective anti-mosquito campaign in the City. ... Adhocism kills all hopes

Mosquitoes a problem after Irene; Dare County to spray Thursday

Dare County officials plan to spray pesticides over 50000 acres to curb an increase in the mosquito population since Hurricane Irene flooded the area. The aerial spraying will begin Thursday at 6:30 pm and continue until about 2 am, ... Mosquitoes a problem after Irene; Dare County to spray Thursday

Spreading the Word

Guys were sleeping on the ground and in a dorm like a barn," their beds shrouded in mosquito netting. "The trip had a profound influence on my boys, who were integrated for 10 days in a third world culture," recalled Keaton. ... Spreading the Word