Kern Public Health names June ‘Vector-borne Disease Month'
On Wednesday morning, Kern County Public Health launched June as 'Vector-Borne Disease Month,' part of their year-long disease fighters initiative. The health department joined Kern Mosquito and Vector Control District for an open house to discuss awareness and prevention.
Mosquitoes can transmit diseases like 'West Nile virus' and 'St. Louis Encephalitis'.
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Health officials want to remind the public that preventing mosquitoes from breeding and avoiding mosquito bites are the best ways to avoid getting these diseases.
'They can start right at their homes, they can do weekly walkarounds around their yards…make sure there's no standing water,' said Jay Thao, District Manager with Delano Mosquito Abatement District. 'Mosquitos breed in standing water. So any man-made container that can hold water for a week can produce mosquitos. People can just check their yards and tip and toss any standing water.'
Although most residents who contract these diseases will show no serious symptoms, a small portion of people can experience serious health complications.
You can learn more at the health department's website.
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