Just yesterday, while listening to the news, I heard a report about a new virus that’s spreading in the Caribbean and possibly coming to North America.
The virus is called chikungunya and mosquitoes are infected then passing it along to us humans.
At least 17 countries in the Caribbean have reported cases of this virus.
Don’t forget to protect yourself against mosquito bites if you travel to the Caribbean and here on the mainland. The major symptoms are fever and joint pain.  Additional symptoms include headache, muscle pain, joint swelling, or rash. There is currently no vaccine or medicine to prevent chikungunya.Â
The CDC article lists ways you can protect yourself. I would also include buying a ThermaCell Mosquito Appliance just because it works for me when I’m out working in the yard.
Take care out there!
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