I just wanted to make a quick post to all of you parents out
there. There has been a confirmed case
of Dengue Fever in Broward County, Maimi Dade and a few in the Keys.
I was particularly interested in this quote by Mosquito
Control Director Sandra Fisher in the Miami Herald because I have actually been
having problems with mosquitoes in my home since the weather cooled and we
opened the windows. “Mosquitoes that carry dengue fever live very close to humans, who
make up 95 percent of the blood meals that keep them alive, Fisher said. The
mosquitoes live in flower pots, birdbaths, old tires and other containers that
fill with water during rains. They try to get inside houses to breed in vases,
pet dishes, even bottle tops,” We have
since turned the air conditioner back on until I can find the holes in my screens.
I
just wanted everyone to be aware that it is out there so we can all take a few precautions, drain any standing water around your homes, cover up
with long sleeves and pants, and stay indoors at dusk and dawn. The Counties are recommending the use of a
deet bug repellent in addition to list above.
You
can read more about Dengue Fever and its symptoms at the Florida Department of Health Website.
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