![]() ![]() Ultrasonic devices and products impregnated with botanical oils are or Vitamin B-based repellents, are ineffective he said. Schneiderman has issued “cease and desist” letters to seven companies that he says are falsely claiming their products prevent or protect against Zika. In related mosquito news, Attorney General Eric T. Other neighborhoods in Staten Island and Queens will be sprayed because they are the sites of increased “West Nile virus activity” and high numbers of bugs from the “Culex family,” that are not known to transmit Zika, but have passed on West Nile in NYC since 1999. No Zika virus or case of Zika transmission from local mosquitoes has been found in the city, but “we are taking no chances,” Health Commissioner Dr. While a cousin mosquito (Aedes Aegypti) is responsible for the current outbreak in Latin and Central America, the Tiger mosquitos are potential carriers. The Staten Island and Bronx neighborhoods are being sprayed with “adulticide” because a large number of Asian Tiger mosquitos have been discovered there. The spraying schedule can be found on the health department’s website or the account on Twitter. In case of bad weather, the application will be delayed until Monday. Friday to reduce mosquito activity and the risk of the Zika and West Nile viruses. The New York City Department of Health will spray pesticide from trucks in parts of Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island between 10 p.m. Zika prevention in NYC: Pesticides used to kill mosquitos AG targets phony prevention products Aetna is notifying some doctors about their drug-dispensing habits (Washington Post) For Some Rural Teens, Psychiatric Help Is Now Just a TV Screen Away (TIME)ģ1. The newest threat in the US overdose epidemic is 10,000 times stronger than morphine - and it's typically used on elephants (Business Insider)ģ0. What can the UK learn from New York's approach to mental health? (The Guardian)Ģ9. The Government Just Launched Its First Zika Vaccine Trial in Humans (Fortune)Ģ8. When Food Firms Cut The Salt, What Do They Put In Instead? (NPR)Ģ7. ![]() Obamacare’s markets will be less competitive next year. Read Books, Live Longer? (New York Times)Ģ5. Medicare's hospital ratings are flawed and New Yorkers should view them with caution (Crain’s New York)Ģ4. Women with common ovary problem may not get recommended tests (Fox News)Ģ3. Exercise May Ease Hot Flashes, Provided It’s Vigorous (New York Times)Ģ2. NIH considering restarting funding for human-animal chimera research (STAT News)Ģ1. Being vegan isn’t as environmentally friendly as you think (Quartz)Ģ0. Pregnancy procedure may be associated with increased risk of premature birth and neonatal loss (Science Daily)ġ9. State hospitals celebrate Medicare DSH reprieve (Politico)ġ8. Shelter Success Behind Surge in Tompkins Sq. Mumps outbreak in NYC: More than two dozen adults in their 20s and 30s diagnosed with the infection (Daily Mail)ġ6. NYC Health Department’s Water Lead Testing in Progressġ5. Free or Low-Cost HIV and STD Testing Now Available for Anyone 12 or Older (DNA Info)ġ4. Owners blame victims, fight order to euthanize pit bull (Staten Island Advance)ġ3. Owners of deadly NYC pit bull says dog deserves day in court (San Diego Union Tribune)ġ2. Warning about misleading advertising products to prevent Zika (El Diario NY)ġ1. City Vows To Attack Zika Where It Starts (Queens Gazette)ġ0. to spray parts of Queens for Zika virus (Times Ledger)ĩ. City to Spray Mosquitoes in The Bronx, Queens and Staten Island This Week (DNA Info)Ĩ. Watch out for companies peddling Zika prevention scams (CBS News)ħ. Warnings over bogus Zika protections (Fox-5)Ħ. These Sketchy Zika Products Are Under Government Scrutiny For False Advertising (Buzzfeed)ĥ. NY attorney general targets fake Zika products (Metro)Ĥ. Schneiderman zaps ‘ineffective’ anti-Zika products (New York Post)ģ. ![]() Zika prevention in NYC: Pesticides used to kill mosquitos AG targets phony prevention products (AMNY)Ģ. NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & MENTAL HYGIENEġ. ![]() Recipients may unsubscribe at any time by emailing. The Health Department does not necessarily endorse or support the opinions expressed in the articles included is this email. On Aug 4, 2016, at 12:54 PM, Cindy Lopez > wrote:ĭISCLAIMER: This Daily Clips is a comprehensive collection of health-related daily news articles regardless of view. On Aug 4, 2016, at 2:31 PM, Arlene Spark > wrote: ![]()
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