What to Know This World Mosquito Day

A mosquito of the species Aedes vexans is hanging from a branch.

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NATIONAL – On this World Mosquito Day, you may want to know that the insects are attracted to some people more than others.

Dr. Christopher Bazzolli of the Cleveland Clinic says it has to do with the body heat and carbon dioxide individuals give off, as well as the odor they emit. As this odor is based in genetics, there is not much to be done about it naturally.

So, to stay as safe as possible, he recommends using mosquito repellent, wearing loose clothes, avoiding standing water, drinking less alcohol, and applying anti-itch cream if you’re bitten to reduce the risk of infection.

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