Infectious Disease

You may be at risk for diseases that are new to where you live. Climate change has been linked to the increasing geographic spread of Lyme disease, worsening mosquito-borne and waterborne diseases such as malaria, West Nile virus and more.

Type: Fact SheetChildren's Health Issue: Extreme WeatherInfo For: Families & CommunitiesPEHSU: Region 1Exposure Pathway: Healthy Homes & SchoolsWaterWeather