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As we have begun the approach to the end of summer in Texas, we have seen and felt the increase in temperature. With the rising temperatures, there has also been an increase in insect activity, including mosquitoes. These flying insects have made a name for themselves recently in the media as agents of spreading several diseases across the country and globe.
Flu season in the United States typically starts in October and goes through February – this is when we see the majority of flu cases. In Texas, we see flu activity through May. While this is the typical timeline, it is possible to get the flu at any time of the year.
What is malaria? Malaria is a serious and sometimes fatal disease caused by specific parasites that infect mosquitoes. Malaria is contracted by the bite of
With a vast network of 250 county Extension offices and some 900 professional educators, the expertise provided by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is available to every resident in every Texas county.
