The U.S. is unprepared for the growing threat of mosquito- and tick-borne viruses

Mosquitoes can carry viruses including dengue, malaria, chikungunya and Zika. They are a growing public health threat abroad and in the United States.

Experts warn that new tropical viruses are headed for the U.S. – and the country should take active measures to fend them off.

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Pien Huang