Four new cases bring the count of people infected by the Zika outbreak, which was first detected last month in Miami, to 22 . The Florida Department of Health believe that the infection affected only a small area in Miami.
Florida Department of Health continues to test for Zika and to spray areas wiyh the Aedes aegypti mosquito, that is known to carry Zika.
Four new cases of Zika were discovered and it seems that Florida is just a beginning of a serious national issue.
An infant from texas died after his mother contracted the disease while in Latin America during pregnancy.
Tips from FDA for Zika prevention:
Re apply insect repellent as directed.
Do not spray repellent on the skin under clothing.
If you are also using sunscreen, apply sunscreen first and insect repellent second.
Always follow instructions when applying insect repellent to children.
Do not use insect repellent on babies younger than 2 months old.
Do not apply insect repellent onto a child’s hands, eyes, mouth, and cut or irritated skin.
Adults: Spray insect repellent onto your hands and then apply to a child’s face.
Do not use products containing oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE) or para-menthane-diol (PMD) on children under 3 years old.
We do not know the effectiveness of non-EPA registered insect repellents, including some natural repellents.
To protect yourself against diseases like chikungunya, dengue, and Zika, CDC and EPA recommend using an EPA-registered insect repellent.
Choosing an EPA-registered repellent ensures the EPA has evaluated the product for effectiveness.
Dress your child in clothing that covers arms and legs.
Cover crib, stroller, and baby carrier with mosquito netting.
Use screens on windows and doors.
Repair holes in screens to keep mosquitoes outside.
Use air conditioning when available.
Florida Department of Health continues to test for Zika and to spray areas wiyh the Aedes aegypti mosquito, that is known to carry Zika.
Four new cases of Zika were discovered and it seems that Florida is just a beginning of a serious national issue.
An infant from texas died after his mother contracted the disease while in Latin America during pregnancy.
Tips from FDA for Zika prevention:
Re apply insect repellent as directed.
Do not spray repellent on the skin under clothing.
If you are also using sunscreen, apply sunscreen first and insect repellent second.
Always follow instructions when applying insect repellent to children.
Do not use insect repellent on babies younger than 2 months old.
Do not apply insect repellent onto a child’s hands, eyes, mouth, and cut or irritated skin.
Adults: Spray insect repellent onto your hands and then apply to a child’s face.
Do not use products containing oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE) or para-menthane-diol (PMD) on children under 3 years old.
We do not know the effectiveness of non-EPA registered insect repellents, including some natural repellents.
To protect yourself against diseases like chikungunya, dengue, and Zika, CDC and EPA recommend using an EPA-registered insect repellent.
Choosing an EPA-registered repellent ensures the EPA has evaluated the product for effectiveness.
Dress your child in clothing that covers arms and legs.
Cover crib, stroller, and baby carrier with mosquito netting.
Use screens on windows and doors.
Repair holes in screens to keep mosquitoes outside.
Use air conditioning when available.
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