E BACK AGAINST SQUITOS

It’s summertime in Florida, and we are still in the rainy season. With rain comes mosquitoes. The Florida Department of Health in Lake County emphasizes the importance of protecting against mosquito-borne diseases, such as West Nile virus infections and encephalitis. When you allow water to accumulate, mosquitoes will multiply. Here are some precautions you can take:

» Be sure water is properly drained from garbage cans, gutters, and buckets.

» Protect boats and vehicles from rain with tarps that don’t accumulate water.

» Adequately maintain swimming pool levels and be sure they are properly chlorinated. Also, empty plastic swimming pools when not in use.

» Wear proper attire in the evening such as shoes, long pants, and long sleeves. Be sure to apply mosquito repellent to your skin.

Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon Fellow: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons