WHAT’STHEBUZZ? Bug Week is here, June 10-17

By:JanetA.Aker MHS Communications

Buzz. Buzz. Swwwwaaaaaarm. SPLAT!

These familiar sounds are a reminder that summer—and even more bugs—will arrive soon. To educate and inform the military communityaboutillnessestransmittedbybugs andhowtopreventbugbites athomeorwhile deployed, the Military Health System is holdingBugWeek,June10-17 ThegoalofBugWeek is to educate beneficiaries on the prevention and treatment of bug-borne illnesses as well as how some bugs can have apositive effect on theirhealth.

GetinontheBuzz! Toseewhatallthebuzz isabout,visitwww.health.mil/BugWeekto:

„ Learn fun facts and how you can prevent yourself from bugs with TRICARE on Instagram,FacebookandTwitter

„ Get the latest news, videos and information from the MHS about bugs and bug-borne illnessesonFacebook

„ See how the Defense Health Agency is supporting readiness and tackling bug-borne illnessesonLinkedInandTwitter.

„ Download a fun, fact-filled coloring book on the Bugapalooza web page at https://medicalmuseum.health.mil/assets/documents/ education/Bugapalooza_Coloring_Book.pdf