June marks the start of summer vacation season – and mosquito season too. This year, the spread of the Zika virus has Americans searching for ways to protect themselves against mosquito-borne illness. And it looks like this may impact how many of us spend our vacation time.
A recent Zika survey by Wakefield Research for the National Recreation and Park Association found that 1 in 4 Americans (25%) will alter their outdoor plans this summer due to the Zika virus. Find out more about Zika prevention from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.