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Bug Safety

No matter where you live or work in the world, stinging and biting insects and other pests are always nearby. Some are native to their current surroundings while others were imported, either intentionally or accidentally.Summer Safety - bugs

Some insects which were imported have no local predators and their populations skyrocket. Be sure to protect yourself and your family against bites. 

You can do this by wearing light colored clothing and avoiding perfumes that attract insects. If bitten, be sure to treat the bite with an antiseptic and clean the affected area.  

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Mar 30, 2023

Protecting the Warfighter's Health and Readiness, Now and Into the Future

An anopheles mosquito specimen sample sits under the microscope during a demonstration of the U.S. Army’s medical technology development and modernization efforts, Fort Detrick, Maryland, on Feb. 23. (Photo by Summer Abdoh, U.S. Army)

A cure for a debilitating and sometimes deadly disease, new treatments for working military dogs, a snakebite antidote, and a treatment for respiratory disease! See how years of research collaborations are providing protections for warfighters in remote places like never before.

Last Updated: August 04, 2023
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