Just a bite to infect and cause disease


VBDs are caused by parasites, bacteria or viruses that live in a vector like mosquitoes, and are transmitted to humans when the vector bites them. — Positive Parenting

Some of us may be familiar with the mosquito fogging that is occasionally conducted by the authorities around our neighbourhood.

This is one of the preventive methods to prevent vector-borne diseases (VBDs) spread by mosquitoes.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Health

Six natural ‘happy chemicals’ the brain produces
Understanding those blood test numbers
Should diabetics avoid eating fruits?�
Treating the heart: Defibrillator vs pacemaker�
More time for metastatic pancreatic cancer patients�
How cancer cells evade this chemotherapy drug
Nurturing healthy hygiene habits�in your kids
More protein unhealthy for the less active�
BCG vaccine linked to reduced Alzheimer’s risk
Can't stop thinking about food?

Others Also Read