
When it comes to your health, staying educated is important. This is especially true for those who like to travel and can find themselves exposed to illnesses throughout the world. Being aware of what causes certain diseases and knowing how to avoid them best will save you a lot of stress and will help in keeping these illnesses contained. One virus that is becoming much more widespread is the Zika virus.
The Zika virus is delivered to its recipients through mosquito bites. If a mosquito has bitten an infected person, it will travel and bite more and more people, thus spreading the infection rapidly. Because of this, it is important to take extra precautions if you find yourself in a location where the Zika virus is known to occur.
Here are some links to help you prevent the spread of this virus.
Mosquito Spray Request Form
Broward County News Release
Prevent Zika
CDC's Repsonse to Zika
Broward County Mosquito Control Information