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    Bites from mosquitoes and ticks can make you sick! They can spread germs that cause diseases like West Nile and Lyme disease. You can Fight the Bite and learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones from ticks and mosquitoes.

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    • Learn About Mosquitoes and the Diseases They Spread
    • Learn About Ticks and the Diseases They Spread
    • Mosquito Control: Ways to Reduce the Mosquito Population
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    Prevent Mosquito and Tick Bites

    Take steps to prevent tick and mosquito bites.

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    Am I at Risk?

    Learn about tick- and mosquito-borne diseases in your area.

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    People Who Are Immunocompromised

    Information for patients and their healthcare providers.

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    Last Reviewed: July 13, 2023
    Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID), Division of Vector-Borne Diseases (DVBD)
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