Rare mosquito-borne disease poses āimminent threatā to New Yorkers; hereās what you need to know
āThis life-threatening mosquito-borne disease has no commercially available human vaccine and must be taken seriously. Mosquitoes, once a nuisance, are now a threat. I urge all New Yorkers to prevent mosquito bites by using insect repellents, wearing long-sleeved clothing and removing free-standing water near their homes,ā Dr. McDonald said.