Deadly Disease SPREADING in the US (First Time in 20 Years!)
Mosquitos are no joke this time of year.
They are ruining backyard parties and outdoor celebrations across the country all summer long.
In fact, my home city of Chicago is one of the worst places to be if you want to avoid these pesky bugs – we’ve made the list of Worst Cities for Mosquitoes in the US for years.1
But folks here – and anywhere with these tiny blood-suckers – should be worried about more than ugly, itchy bites this summer.
Because new data shows that mosquitos could be carrying a potentially deadly disease!
And it’s the first time in over 20 years that the US has seen it.
Here are all the details.
I’m talking about malaria.
This serious – and sometimes deadly – disease is caused by a parasite that can be passed on to humans via mosquito bite. The infection can cause high fevers, shaking chills, and flu-like symptoms.
Malaria has been mostly irradicated from the US, except for cases caused by travel to other countries.
Until NOW…
For the first time since 2003, the disease has been contracted from a mosquito bite within the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control.
At the time I’m writing this, the agency has identified five people — four in Florida and one in Texas — who have been diagnosed with the illness and are being treated for it.
And just last week, it issued a nationwide warning letter to healthcare workers and public health officials to be on the lookout for patients with symptoms.
Now, I get that this news can seem scary. But I want to be the first to tell you not to cancel all your summer plans.
You see, the risk of getting malaria in the US remains extremely low. 
As I said before, the disease does not pass from person to person (like COVID-19 or the flu). Instead, it can only be transmitted by mosquito bites.
This means using mosquito protection is the best way to stay safe this summer…
And that is so easy to do!
Mosquitos lay their eggs in water. So, one of the easiest ways to control their population is to eliminate any standing water in your outdoor space. Turn over empty flowerpots, containers, and kiddie pools.
Wearing bug repellant is another simple way to keep skeeters away. I like citronella-based repellents and often use these handy patches in summer.
Additionally, wearing lightweight long sleeves and long pants when outside during mosquito season can help prevent bites, too.
And, of course, if you have malaria symptoms and have recently been bitten by mosquitos, contact your doctor immediately.