Dr. Celine Gounder on mosquito-borne diseases and climate change - CBS News
Dr. Celine Gounder on mosquito-borne diseases and climate change - CBS News
Dr. Celine Gounder on mosquito-borne diseases and climate change
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the current state of mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria, West Nile and more in the U.S. She explains what symptoms to look out for, when to seek medical attention and the impact climate change is having on the spread of the viruses.
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