South Carolina's DPH advises reducing mosquito populations after Tropical Storm Debby due to increased disease risk.
South Carolina's DPH urges residents to reduce mosquito populations after Tropical Storm Debby due to increased risk of mosquito-borne diseases. Residents are advised to eliminate standing water, as mosquitoes breed in water for over 5 days, and to take protective measures like wearing repellents and treating clothes. Diseases that mosquitoes spread include West Nile virus, eastern equine encephalitis, La Crosse encephalitis, Saint Louis encephalitis, and dog/cat heartworm.
August 20, 2024
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