Mosquito Notice - Department of Health 2016
From: "Jefferson L Welle" <Jefferson.Welle@flhealth.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2016 9:48:14 AM
Subject: May RED Outreach
Hello Residential Community Partners,
As we enter the rainy season, the Department of Health in Collier, Collier County Emergency Management and Collier Mosquito Control District would like to share ways to prevent mosquito-borne illness. Please consider the following public safety message for your residents’ newsletter or weekly bulletin.
“We are fortunate that most mosquitoes in SW Florida do not carry disease. Most are only a nuisance. However, there are a few types of mosquitoes that can carry disease, which are collectively referred to as Arboviruses. The diseases potentially carried by mosquitoes could affect you or anyone in your family, including horses and canines. The diseases include Dengue Fever, Chikungunya, Zika, West Nile, Eastern Equine Encephalitis, and Dog Heartworm. The best method to prevent arbovirus transmission is to prevent mosquito bites. DRAIN standing water from garbage cans, buckets, pool covers or any containers where sprinkler or rainwater has collected. COVER your skin with long pants and long sleeves. Apply mosquito repellent with DEET to exposed skin and use mosquito netting to protect children younger than 2 months old. This “Drain and Cover” approach reduces mosquito reproduction and your personal exposure, reducing the risk of an Arbovirus. Stay safe by planning now!”
As always, DOH-Collier and Collier County Emergency Management are here to assist you with your community’s and residents’ preparedness efforts.
Stay safe by planning now!
Jefferson Welle, R.N., FPEM
Planning Consultant
Florida Department of Health-Collier County
Office (239) 252-2631
Fax (239) 774-5653
From: "Jefferson L Welle" <Jefferson.Welle@flhealth.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2016 9:48:14 AM
Subject: May RED Outreach
Hello Residential Community Partners,
As we enter the rainy season, the Department of Health in Collier, Collier County Emergency Management and Collier Mosquito Control District would like to share ways to prevent mosquito-borne illness. Please consider the following public safety message for your residents’ newsletter or weekly bulletin.
“We are fortunate that most mosquitoes in SW Florida do not carry disease. Most are only a nuisance. However, there are a few types of mosquitoes that can carry disease, which are collectively referred to as Arboviruses. The diseases potentially carried by mosquitoes could affect you or anyone in your family, including horses and canines. The diseases include Dengue Fever, Chikungunya, Zika, West Nile, Eastern Equine Encephalitis, and Dog Heartworm. The best method to prevent arbovirus transmission is to prevent mosquito bites. DRAIN standing water from garbage cans, buckets, pool covers or any containers where sprinkler or rainwater has collected. COVER your skin with long pants and long sleeves. Apply mosquito repellent with DEET to exposed skin and use mosquito netting to protect children younger than 2 months old. This “Drain and Cover” approach reduces mosquito reproduction and your personal exposure, reducing the risk of an Arbovirus. Stay safe by planning now!”
As always, DOH-Collier and Collier County Emergency Management are here to assist you with your community’s and residents’ preparedness efforts.
Stay safe by planning now!
Jefferson Welle, R.N., FPEM
Planning Consultant
Florida Department of Health-Collier County
Office (239) 252-2631
Fax (239) 774-5653