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Escaped monkeys and rumors of disease in Mississippi raised worries about zoonotic infections that could harm people.

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“Insecticide-treated bed nets are a proven defence. This is a vector control tool that reduces contact of humans to mosquitoes that carry malaria. The insecticide is effective in killing or disabling ...

“Vaccination also plays a critical role. Vaccines are available for some waterborne diseases such as cholera, typhoid, ...