STAY INFORMED
What You Need to Know About
Mosquito-borne Diseases
What is Zika?
Zika is a disease caused by the Zika virus, which is spread to people primarily by Aedes mosquitoes, but also through blood transfusions, sexual contact, or from a pregnant mother to her baby.What is Dengue?
Dengue fever is spread by mosquitoes and there are four major types of dengue viruses. Having dengue fever with one type of dengue virus will not protect you from the other three types.What is Chikungunya?
Chikungunya is transmitted to people by mosquitoes and is not spread person-to-person. While symptoms can be severe and debilitating, death from chikungunya is uncommon.DO YOUR PART
Protect Yourself

Apply insect repellent when you’re outdoors

Wear long-sleeved shirts, pants, socks and shoes

Avoid areas with mosquitoes, such as shady, damp locations or standing water
Help Eliminate Mosquitoes

Get rid of standing water in buckets, puddles, etc.

Fix leaky faucets and outdoor hoses

Flush out bromeliads and other leafy plants that hold water

Clean your gutters so water runs freely

Repair screens and jalousie windows to keep mosquitoes out

Dispose of old tires and clean up debris around your home