DO YOU HAVE EXCITING SPRING BREAK PLANS? DON’T LET ZIKA VIRUS RUIN THEM…

03/09/16

If your Spring Break plans include visiting parts of the Caribbean, Central or South America, be sure to pack protection from Zika virus.  Declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization,  Zika virus can be spread through mosquito bites and sexual intercourse.  Symptoms of Zika virus include rash, red eyes, fever, headache and muscle aches.  Protect yourself from Zika virus by using EPA-registered insect repellent, wearing long sleeved shirts and pants, and using condoms.  For more information about Zika virus, or to ask a question, visit www.cdc.gov/zika or call the Hammond Health Center at: (607)274-3177. 

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