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Outdoor workers may be exposed to vector-borne diseases spread from the bites of infected ticks and mosquitoes. Ticks and mosquitoes may carry bacteria, parasites or viruses.
Format: PDF
Language: English (US)
Developed by: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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Suggested citation
NIOSH [2010]. NIOSH fast facts: protecting yourself from ticks and mosquitoes. Cincinnati, OH: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2010-119.
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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health