Press Release
SEPTEMBER 17th, 2003
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— One
mosquito pool in the Acreage
tested positive for WNV and
no sentinel chickens were
confirmed positive for the
disease this week. The
mosquito population among
nuisance mosquitoes are very
high throughout the county
and the Culex populations
which can carry the West
Nile Virus and other
diseases have had high
counts in Boca Raton and
central county west of SR
7/441 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).
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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 and there
have been 27 human cases of
the virus in the state
through September 11, 2004.
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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