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Mosquito Bite Protection

By Florida Department of Health, Office of Communications

February 04, 2016

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Mosquito Bite Protection in Florida information sheet

On February, 3, State Surgeon General and Secretary of Health Dr. John Armstrong issued a Declaration of Public Health Emergency regarding the Zika virus. There are simple steps we can all take to protect ourselves from Zika and all mosquito-borne illness: Drain standing water, no matter how seemingly small, cover your skin with mosquito repellent and protective clothing.