Pok émon Go and Exposure to Mosquito-Borne Diseases: How Not to Catch ‘Em All
In conclusion, as millions of people continue to explore augmented reality games such as Pokémon Go each day, it will be important for public health officials and others to think creatively about how to minimize risks and maximize opportunities associated with this fundamentally new and distinct activity.
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Corresponding Author
Rachel Oidtman, E-mail: roidtman@nd.edu
Alex Perkins, E-mail: taperkins@nd.edu
Data Availability Statement
Data provided by: https://mapokemon.com from Alexander Wigmore
Source: PLOS Currents Outbreaks - Category: Epidemiology Authors: roidtman Source Type: research
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