Understanding Recreational Water Illness (RWIs) Summer is coming. Swimming and other water-related activities are some of the most popular activities during summer. However, they are not risk-free. One of the risks is known as recreational water illnesses (RWIs). Recreational water illnesses (RWIs) are caused by germs spread by swallowing, breathing in mists or aerosols of,Read more
On World Asthma Day (May 1, 2018) and throughout May, people with asthma and organizations dedicated to asthma control and education join together to increase awareness about asthma and improve the lives of all people with asthma. Learn about Asthma—what it is, its effects, and how it is diagnosed and treated.Learn about Asthma and OutdoorRead more
Almost everyone has been bitten by a mosquito, tick, or flea, which can be vectors for spreading pathogens (germs). A person who gets bitten by such a vector and gets sick has what is known as a vector-borne disease, like dengue, Zika, Lyme, or plague. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),Read more
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