The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County reported a human case of “locally acquired” dengue.In a press release, the DOH reports it is “coordinating surveillance and prevention efforts by surveilling and treating the affected area,” with the Mosquito Control Division of Palm Beach County.The Department of Health did not provide any details on specifically where in Palm Beach County the agencies are focusing surveillance and prevention efforts.Your health: Here’s what you need to knowTo protect yourself and your family from mosquito-borne illnesses, the Department of Health encourages people to treat clothing with products containing 0.5% permethrin, apply insect repellant when going outside, get rid of standing water and keep screens on windows.Fighting south Florida pests: How to manage mosquitosSome symptoms of dengue fever include fever, headaches and joint and muscle pain.
The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County reported a human case of “locally acquired” dengue.
In a press release, the DOH reports it is “coordinating surveillance and prevention efforts by surveilling and treating the affected area,” with the Mosquito Control Division of Palm Beach County.
The Department of Health did not provide any details on specifically where in Palm Beach County the agencies are focusing surveillance and prevention efforts.
Your health: Here’s what you need to know
To protect yourself and your family from mosquito-borne illnesses, the Department of Health encourages people to treat clothing with products containing 0.5% permethrin, apply insect repellant when going outside, get rid of standing water and keep screens on windows.
Fighting south Florida pests: How to manage mosquitos
Some symptoms of dengue fever include fever, headaches and joint and muscle pain.
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