At times, it seems Aedes Aegypti mosquitoes during the chikungunya epidemic are just that big.
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Mosquito and Chikungunya cartoon, humor 2
Really, this is what they think we are doing when we swat at Aedes Aegypti mosquitoes during the chikungunya epidemic.
Chikungunya stages and relapse
(From the Desk of the Vector Control Director, Dr Reyaud Rahman) Chikungunya has affected many countries worldwide and has spread like wildfire throughout them. Those most affected have the conditions conducive for this disease to progress and thrive. The types of mosquitoes which spread this disease are abundant in local environments and homes. Our surroundings … Continue reading Chikungunya stages and relapse
The Calabash Experience 2014 – Day 1
Beverly East greeted us with her UK accent and Jamaican storytelling. She recapped her life in UK and her childhood with her grandma in the country. Serious and Funny were the chapters, as she took the audience 50 years back in a time when Jamaican immigration was at its highest.Grandma 6 rules surely had the … Continue reading The Calabash Experience 2014 – Day 1
Can I breastfeed my baby if I have Chikungunya?
Can I breastfeed my baby if I have chikungunya? There is no evidence which suggests that you should not breastfeed your baby if you are ill. So continue breastfeeding your baby. The benefits of breastfeeding most likely outweigh the risks. Information share via http://www.babycenter.in/a1015297/chikungunya-in-pregnancy#ixzz3HdccGeBU
What if I get chikungunya while I’m pregnant?
What if I get Chikungunya while I'm pregnant? Recent research suggests that you can pass on the Chikungunya virus to your unborn baby. This is most likely to occur in the third and fourth month of your pregnancy or in the last few weeks. Your baby will contract the virus through infected blood during labour. … Continue reading What if I get chikungunya while I’m pregnant?
Jamaican Food / Recipes : Why Wheat is KILLING you Part 2
Reason #2 -- Gluten and other gut-damaging compounds The topic of gluten is on fire in the media lately... But most people are confused as to whether there's any real health risks with gluten for the average person that doesn't have Celiac disease. The truth is that even if you are not officially "gluten intolerant" … Continue reading Jamaican Food / Recipes : Why Wheat is KILLING you Part 2
Recipe of the Day: Jamaican Delicate Coffee Cake
Most of us sometimes love to sip on a great brew, something fresh and strong from the mountains of the Blue. Sometime when we sip on our favorite cup of Joe we also love to pair it with a something sweet, a great tasting treat. So today we give you the best of both worlds … Continue reading Recipe of the Day: Jamaican Delicate Coffee Cake
Over 200 Canadians infected with ChikV – News – JamaicaObserver.com
OTTAWA, Canada (CMC) – Canada’s health agency says more than 200 Canadians have been infected by the chikungunya virus that has affected thousands of people in the Caribbean. On Tuesday, Health Canada reported that 201 Canadians have been infected with the mosquito borne virus. Eric Morrissette, a spokesman for Health Canada, said the cases have … Continue reading Over 200 Canadians infected with ChikV – News – JamaicaObserver.com
Is university for everyone?
The Sixth Form/High School socialist agenda dictate that students under the age of 18 are all universally encouraged to graduate their education onto a university environment. The university culture – students of reasonably the same age trying to attain a degree – should be the perfect environment to stimulate interest in academia. But the detrimental … Continue reading Is university for everyone?
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