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West Nile virus
Garfield County Public Health update
A common mosquito (Culicidae) resting on a green leaf during the night hours in Houston, TX. These are most prolific during the warmer months and can carry the West Nile virus.
Garfield County Public Health updates and resources on current and seasonal issues. Infant formula shortage Resources for those needing infant formula. Information on how to enroll in your local WIC program. Monkeypox There are two presumptive cases of monkeypox in Colorado awaiting official confirmation by the CDC. The first acquired the virus through travel and spread it to the second individual. Both are in isolation and recovering at home. • Monkeypox is an extremely rare viral infection that begins with fever, headache, muscle aches, and exhaustion. A rash typically develops 1-3 days after fever. This strain has a fatality rate
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Hantavirus, Infant formula, Monkeypox, Public health update, West Nile virus
Garfield County finds large numbers of mosquitoes locally
GARFIELD COUNTY, CO – Mosquitoes are appearing in unusually high numbers in Garfield County, and the highest risk for exposure to West Nile virus is typically from late June through early September. Residents are urged to take precautions against West Nile virus. The best defenses for people are to wear insect repellant and cover exposed skin to avoid mosquito bites. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) reported June 18 that mosquitoes collected in Adams, Boulder, Delta, Mesa and Weld counties are carrying West Nile Virus. Last year, Colorado seven people died out of the 322 cases of
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Disease, Mosquitoes, West Nile virus
Mosquitoes trapped in Garfield County show West Nile presence
Mosquitoes trapped in Garfield County show West Nile presence Vegetation Management Division addresses mosquito populations with treatment applications GARFIELD COUNTY, CO – The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) has determined that some of the mosquitoes trapped in three locations in Garfield County showing the presence of Culex have tested positive as being carriers for West Nile Virus. Colorado Mosquito Control sent five mosquito pool samples to CDPHE to analyze the collected samples for West Nile Virus. Three of the five July 9-10, 2013 pool submittals tested positive, stemming from mosquitoes collected in Willow Creek in Battlement Mesa,
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Disease, Mosquitoes, West Nile virus

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