Vector-Borne Disease Awareness: Mosquitoes, Ticks and Other Pests
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Learning Objectives
- Know what vector-borne diseases are and which pests may carry them.
- Identify environmental factors that can harbor pests.
- Know which personal factors can reduce the risk of exposure to pests.
- Know why it is important to report bites and symptoms of vector-borne illnesses.
Course Outline
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1. Introduction
- Welcome
- Introduction
- Learning Objectives
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2. Vector-Borne Diseases
- Definitions
- Bloodsucking Pests
- Learning Activity: Bloodsucking Pests – Where Do They Congregate?
- Learning Activity: Bloodsucking Pests – What Diseases Do They Spread?
- Learning Activity: Bloodsucking Pests – Where in the World?
- Geographical Considerations
- Global Problem
- Mechanical Vectors
- Mechanically Transmitted Diseases
- Common Mechanical Pests
- Knowledge Check: Vectors
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3. Environment
- Pest Management
- Learning Activity: Where Might You Find Pests?
- Make Areas Less Hospitable
- Close Up Access
- Establish a Barrier
- Knowledge Check: Pest Control
- Eliminate Breeding Grounds
- Eliminate Breeding Grounds: Maintain the Grounds
- Chemical Insecticides
- Learning Activity: Pest Management
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4. Personal Factors
- Personal Safety: Awareness
- Learning Activity: Personal Protection
- Personal Safety: Fragrances
- Applying Repellents
- Applying Repellent to Your Face
- Knowledge Check: Limit Exposure to Vector-Carrying Pests
- What If You Find a Tick?
- Learning Activity: How Do You Remove a Tick?
- Symptoms of Exposure
- Report Exposure
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5. Conclusion
- Summary
- Conclusion
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