More frequent heatwaves and flooding, longer and hotter summers - all of these factors created more favourable conditions for mosquitos to thrive. Watch our animation, learn more and stay safe!
The Asian Tiger, Asian Bush and Yellow Fever mosquitos have made themselves at home in Europe throughout the last years, bringing with them some of the more exotic diseases, rarely seen in the EU before.
Zika virus is transmitted to people through the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito. But there are other, although rare, modes of transmission. What can be done to prevent infection?
The poster explains six simple steps to being “tick-free”. The poster is intended for display in endemic areas in schools, children’s outdoor sports centres, children’s libraries, etc. (Adaptable templates available)
The poster explains six simple steps to being “tick-free”. The poster is intended for display in endemic areas in schools, children’s outdoor sports centres, children’s libraries, etc. (Adaptable templates available)
The leaflet for children provides information about why it is important to avoid ticks, prevention of tick bites, the need for checking for bites and appropriate responses. (Adaptable templates available)
The ideas for a poster competition for school children living in endemic areas will enable teachers to educate the children about ticks and the health risks related to tick in an interactive and fun manner. (Adaptable templates available)