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Fleas, Ticks and Mosquitos! What parents need to know!
Pediatrics Now for Parents
28 minutes
2 months ago
Fleas, Ticks and Mosquitos! What parents need to know!
Join Host Holly Wayment and UT Health San Antonio and University Health's Infectious disease specialist Dr. Deena Sutter. They discuss recent Chikungunya outbreaks, how mosquito-borne viruses (chikungunya, dengue, Zika) spread, and who is most at risk. Dr. Sutter explains symptoms—especially Chikungunya’s debilitating joint pain—and severe outcomes for newborns and the elderly.
Dr. Sutter reviews practical prevention: remove standing water, use EPA‑approved repellents (DEET or picaridin) appropriately, wear long sleeves when needed, keep screens and air conditioning, and maintain flea prevention for pets to avoid flea‑borne typhus. She also advises when to see a doctor for fever, rash, or concerning exposures.
Pediatrics Now for Parents
The latest health info for your family isn’t just for pediatricians. Listen to Pediatrics Now for Parents for the latest medical news from highly credible sources in small bites for the busy parent. Let’s do this!
