Confirmed West Nile Human Cases in Bay County

Bay County, Florida – Human cases of West Nile were confirmed in Bay County, according to the Florida Department of Health in Bay County.

In response, the ministry issued a mosquito-transmitted disease alert on Monday, saying they fear other residents will get sick.

DOH-Bay continues to advise the public to remain diligent in their personal efforts to protect against mosquitoes by remembering to "Drain and Cover".

DRAIN stagnant water to prevent mosquitoes from multiplying
• Empty water from trash cans, buckets, pool covers, coolers, toys, flowerpots or any other container containing water. sprinklers or rain water.
• Discard old tires, drums, bottles, cans, pots and pans, broken appliances and other items
• Empty and clean bird baths and pet water ponds at least once or twice a week
• Protect boats and vehicles from rain with tarps that do not accumulate water. Keep pools in good condition and properly chlorinated. Empty plastic pools when they are not used.

COVER skin with clothing or repellent.
• Clothing – Wear shoes, socks, long pants and long sleeves. This type of protection may be necessary for people who have to work in areas where mosquitoes are present.
• Repellent – Apply mosquito repellent to skin and clothing.
• Always use repellents according to the label. Repellents based on DEET, picaridine, lemon eucalyptus oil, para-menthane-diol and IR3535 are effective
• Use mosquito nets to protect children under 2 months .

Carefully read the instructions on the label for approved use before applying a repellent. Some repellents are not suitable for children.
• Products containing up to 30% DEET (N, N-diethyl-m-toluamide) are generally recommended. Other repellents approved by the US Environmental Protection Agency contain picaridine, lemon eucalyptus oil, para-menthane-diol or IR3535. These products are usually available at local pharmacies. Look for the active ingredients on the product label
• Apply an insect repellent to exposed skin or clothing, but not under clothing
• To protect children, read the instructions on the product. label to make sure the repellent is aged-appropriate. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), mosquito repellents containing eucalyptus lemon oil should not be used on children under three years of age. DEET is not recommended for children under two months old.
• Avoid applying repellents on children's hands. Adults should first apply the repellent on their own hands and then transfer it to the skin and clothing of the child.
• If additional protection is needed, apply a permethrin repellent directly to your clothing. Again, always follow the manufacturer's instructions.

COVER doors and windows with mosquito nets to keep mosquitoes out of your home.
• Repair the broken mosquito nets on the windows, doors, porches and patios

repellent is good for you, consider using the search tool of the protection agency of the & # 39; Environment to help you choose repellents applied to the skin:
http://cfpub.epa.gov/oppref/insect/#searchform.

The ministry continues to monitor mosquito – borne diseases, including West Nile virus infections, Eastern equine encephalitis, St. Louis encephalitis, Malaria, chikungunya and dengue fever

Commission website – http://legacy.myfwc.com/bird/default.asp. For more information, visit the DOH website at http://www.floridahealth.gov/%5C/diseases-and-conditions/mosquito-borne-diseases/index.html or contact the Department of Health. of your county