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Apps, bracelets and plugs: products that won’t protect you against mosquitoes

Care Plus® — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 12:39:38 +0000

Home News Apps, bracelets and plugs: products that won’t protect you against mosquitoes The mosquito season is in full swing again. It is high time to get the mosquito repellent to prevent a nasty bite. But which products really help against a bite and which are sheer nonsense and should we avoid spending money on? Every year, new products come on the market. The manufacturers claim they...

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Tourists in Greece warned of mosquitoes with West Nile virus

Care Plus® — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 11:09:17 +0000

Home Uncategorized Tourists in Greece warned of mosquitoes with West Nile virus The Greek Ministry of Health warns holidaymakers about mosquitoes that can transmit the West Nile virus. The virus can make you very sick and in some cases can even be fatal. Last year 316 people were infected in Greece, 50 people died from this. Take appropriate precautions against the (infected) mosquito.

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DEET deters mosquitoes in three ways

Care Plus® — Fri, 17 May 2019 10:36:38 +0000

Home News DEET deters mosquitoes in three ways It is a known fact that the smell and taste of DEET deter mosquitoes. DEET has been the most effective insect repellent for decades. But there is a third way that contributes to the protection against mosquitoes. Recent research by a team of American researchers shows that contact with DEET is also experienced as unpleasant by mosquitoes.

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Awareness for World Malaria Day 25 April

Care Plus® — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 07:25:22 +0000

Home News Awareness for World Malaria Day 25 April Thursday 25 April is World Malaria Day. On this day we want to raise awareness of this deadly disease that affects more than 214 million people annually. Still, more than 430,000 die of malaria, and most of the victims are children. The disease claims around 288,660 children’s lives under 5. This has to stop! Care Plus® is committed to a...

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Mosquito plague imminent due to the warm weather!

Care Plus® — Fri, 19 Apr 2019 10:00:28 +0000

Home News Mosquito plague imminent due to the warm weather! Although most of us look forward to the predicted summer temperatures, the rising temperatures of the last few days are already causing increased growth of the mosquito population. According to Mosquito Radar, the mosquito nuisance will further increase in the coming days. Time to take the necessary precautions! Look below for all tips...

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Tick season started early this year

Care Plus® — Sun, 03 Mar 2019 18:53:46 +0000

Home News Tick season started early this year The extremely mild winter days in our country have caused nature to be in a bit of a muddle. Hedgehogs are coming out of hibernation much too early, and ticks have free rein in forests and heathlands. This could be yet another year where a record number of tick bites are reported. Ticks thrive in the mild conditions of previous months –.

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World Malaria Day on 25 April

Care Plus® — Fri, 01 Feb 2019 10:58:47 +0000

Home News World Malaria Day on 25 April 25 April is World Malaria Day. At Tropicare we believe it is important to give you peace of mind while travelling with our Care Plus® products. Our social responsibility goes one step further, and our mission is a malaria-free world in 2030. This ambitious vision fits our organisation perfectly. We have been committed to the concept of travel and health...

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5 facts about the zika virus

Care Plus® — Mon, 21 Jan 2019 07:55:29 +0000

Home Uncategorized 5 facts about the zika virus In our 25 years in this sector, we have never encountered an infectious disease that has caught the media’s attention and caused global concern as much as the zika virus. Understandably, as the health risks are substantial. We answer five of the most frequently asked questions we receive about this virus. What exactly is the zika virus?

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