Keep Your Home Mosquito-Free
Protect Your Community from Mosquito Threats
Why Is This Important to My Family’s Health?
West Nile Virus
IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, 41% OF ALL HUMAN CASES OF WEST NILE VIRUS WERE IN L.A. AND O.C. COUNTIES (2016)
Kids, people over 50 years of age, or even you can get West Nile virus. Don’t think it can happen? That’s what Adreanna’s mom thought.
West Nile virus is transmitted to people and animals (birds and horses) through the bites of infected mosquitoes. In rare instances, West Nile virus can be transmitted through blood transfusion, and organ transplants.
Pregnant and nursing mothers are encouraged to avoid mosquitoes. Consult a physician for additional information.
There is currently no vaccine or treatment for West Nile virus.
For more information click HERE.
Invasive Aedes Mosquitoes and Zika
Pregnant, starting a family, or know people who may be starting families? They’re at risk.
New mosquitoes in California also bring with them the risk of Zika, chikungunya, dengue, and yellow fever. If you or your family are traveling to Mexico, Central or South America, make sure you follow CDC’s Travel Health advisories.
When you return, protect yourself against mosquito bites for 2 weeks after your return to avoid infecting local mosquitoes.
Zika and similar viruses are transmitted by the invasive Aedes mosquitoes. Aedes mosquitoes:
- Are small, and black with distinctive white stripes.
- They bite during the daytime.
- Can live and thrive in your home and office.
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