Mosquito-borne Diseases in Florida
To prevent mosquito-borne diseases, the
Department of Health recommends practicing the "5 D's":
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Don't go outdoors at
DUSK and DAWN when mosquitoes are most active.
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DRESS so your skin
is covered with clothing.
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Apply mosquito repellent
containing DEET to bare skin and clothing. Other effective
repellents include picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, and IR3535.
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Empty containers and
DRAIN standing water around your home where mosquitoes can lay their eggs.
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More information is
available on our Prevention page
Resources
Surveillance Information
Press Releases
Educational Materials
Information about Key West Dengue
Outbreak
Links to Florida Arbovirus Partners and other
Mosquito-borne disease information
Report a Dead Bird
Surveillance and Control of Mosquito-borne Diseases in
Florida, 2010 Guidebook ( 1.2 MB PDF)
NEW!
Mosquito-borne Illness Response Plan
(30 KB PDF)
Other Links
Florida Zoonoses
Information
Tick-borne Disease
Information
Information on Chagas Disease
Disease
Topics A-Z
Traveler's Health (CDC)
Contacts
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