The recent rains have been a welcome relief from the drought. The only downside is the there have been a sharp influx in the number of mosquitoes. I keep a can of insect repellant to apply by the garden door. …
Dog Beach, Carmel COVID VACCINE -FLU VACCINE -WEST NILE VIRUS -UNITED HEALTH INSURANCE -TRAVELAN School has already started. That’s good news and bad news for families. The good news is that families are getting back into a routine. The…
As I write this, the summer solstice approaches. After some refreshing rains the heat is returning and two of summer maladies, excessive sun exposure are serious threats. Sun exposure increases the risk of sunburns and skin cancer. Mosquito bites are…
The weather has been nicer lately, making it easier to spend more time outside. With our recent rains, the mosquito population is flourishing. Here is a recent Wall Street Journal article that outlines the threat. It’s important to continue to…
My advice to take precautions against mosquitoes was timely. America’s most famous infectious disease specialist, Dr. Anthony Fauci, was hospitalized with West Nile Virus. I believe he has been released from the hospital. As expected, the FDA approved two new…
It’s that time of the year again. This is a previous blogpost that covers insecticides to avoid mosquito and tick borne illnesses and sunscreens to reduce the risk of sunburn, wrinkles and skin cancer. This is is some information on…
The San Antonio Health Department reported finding a mosquito with the West Nile Virus in one of their surveillance traps. This is the most common mosquito borne illness in the United States and may cause meningitis or encephalitis. Here’s some…
