NSW Health is reminding people to take measures to protect themselves from mosquito bites this summer season. NSW Health’s ...

Mosquitoes do a superb job of spreading diseases like malaria – now researchers have shown it's possible to hijack these pests and distribute vaccines via mosquito bite. In human trials, these ...

But can essential oils be trustworthy armour in your war against mosquito bites? Essential oils for mosquito bite prevention “Essential oils have always been a natural and effective remedy for ...

Insect bites from spiders, mosquitoes, fleas, and more often require no treatment unless ... Until the wound is fully healed, you need to keep it covered and take standard precautions to avoid ...

Scientists have developed a new vaccination strategy for malaria — boosting immunity through bites from mosquitoes carrying a genetically engineered version of the parasite that causes malaria.

The new vaccine (GA2) offered strong protection against malaria infection. (Larners et al., New England Journal of Medicine, 2024) "These crippled parasites are administered through a mosquito bite ...

The bumps and itching that you notice after a mosquito bites you, are the results of our body reacting to the saliva. Using water and soap to wash the bite and the area around it is the first ...

Ah, mozzies. Scourge of the (otherwise magnificent) Australian summer. They buzz about in your ear and their bites are ...

Viv said: "The bite had become very painful and swollen and I knew I needed to get it looked at. "I had heard about the Pharmacy First scheme and knew that it covered infected insect bites ...

Loading “Unfortunately, all the scientific research that’s been done on how diet influences attractiveness for mosquito bites has shown that it doesn’t make much difference at all,” Webb said.