Press Release
SEPTEMBER 24th, 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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CONTACT: TIM O’CONNOR
PHONE:561-355-3576
Fax: 561-355-3038 |
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PALM
BEACH COUNTY, FL—PALM
BEACH COUNTY, FL— Two
Sentinel chickens in Pahokee
tested positive for West
Nile Virus this week. The
mosquito population among
nuisance mosquitoes remains
very high throughout the
county and the Culex
populations that can carry
WNV and other disease have
favorable conditions for
continued population
increases. Health Officials
are urging all residents to
protect themselves from
mosquito bites.
Health Officials Recommend:
- Avoid outdoor activities when mosquitoes are most active (normally at
dusk and dawn).
- If you must be outdoors when mosquitoes are active, cover up by
wearing shoes, socks, long pants and long-sleeved shirts.
- Use mosquito repellant containing DEET according to the
manufacturer’s label directions.
- Eliminate stagnant water in birdbaths, ponds and other
receptacles in which mosquitoes might breed.
- Be sure doors and window screens are tight fitting and in good
repair.
To
date, 33 of the 67 counties
in Florida have reported
West Nile Activity.
Mosquito Control is continuing its efforts to reduce the
mosquito populations
throughout the county with
aerial spraying. A mosquito
hotline has been set up to
advise on when and where
mosquito spraying is taking
place. The number is
561-642-8775.
The signs and symptoms for West Nile Virus may include
headache, fever, fatigue,
dizziness, weakness and
confusion. Persons
experiencing these symptoms
should seek medical
attention.
Those seeking medical advice on West Nile Virus can call the
Palm Beach County Health
Department at 561-840-4564
or the State of Florida
Epidemiology Department at
1-888-880-5782.
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