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Never mind the buzzkill: How mosquitoes spread disease

Never mind the buzzkill: How mosquitoes spread disease

Update: 2025-03-18
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Tiny killers. Mosquitoes are the most dangerous creatures on our planet. Millions of humans and animals die each year from diseases spread by mosquitoes and other insects. How do they spread these diseases? And how does climate change affect the trend? Join us as we explore the lives of some of the planet’s least popular insects and learn what we can all do to protect ourselves from bites. We also look at ways health authorities are working to combat these vector-borne diseases. Tune in to find out what the buzz is all about!

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Never mind the buzzkill: How mosquitoes spread disease

Never mind the buzzkill: How mosquitoes spread disease

European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)