PASCO COUNTY, Fla.– The Florida Department of Health in Pasco County (DOH-Pasco) is reporting confirmed cases of locally acquired dengue fever.
DOH-Pasco urges residents to take precautions against mosquito bites to protect themselves from dengue and other mosquito-borne illnesses.
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State health officials are actively monitoring for various mosquito-borne diseases, including:
- West Nile virus
- Eastern equine encephalitis
- St. Louis encephalitis
- Malaria
- Chikungunya
- Dengue
Residents can assist in these efforts by reporting dead birds to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
For further information, visit the Florida Department of Health website or contact the Pasco County Health Department.
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