Mosquito Bites

2016-05-13 update

  • Health Info

Be aware of mosquito borne illnesses such as Japanese encephalitis, Dengue, yellow fever*, malaria*, chikungunya* and Zika*. (*No local transmission in Japan was reported for years.)

Use insect repellant properly.

Go to drug stores for "虫よけ" (MUSHIYOKE) for human use.

Visit Health Service Center if you have any concern.

(Photo: mosquito-repelling incense or KATORI SENKO)

Related links:

CDC: Avoid Mosquito Bites

WHO: Zika virus and the Olympic and Paralympic Games Rio 2016


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