08-16-2003, 04:07 PM
Most of you have probably already heard that Uintah, Emery, Carbon & Utah Counties have tested positive for the virus. An article in this mornings paper listed precautions advised by the Utah Dept of Health. They Are:
#1 To protect from dusk to dawn. That is when the mosquitoes that carry the virus are most active, so take precautions to prevent mosquito bites. Use repellent with DEET. #2Wear light-colored, long pants and long sleeved shirts. Use mosquito netting when sleeping outdoors or in an unscreened structure and to protect small babies anytime. #3Around homes and property, eliminate places for mosquitoes to reproduce: Eliminate standing water sources, such as in old tires, cans wheelbarrows, etc... The article also said we shouldn't panic just be cautious. Most of this sounds like common sense but I think we should all play it safe even if the risks are slight.[
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#1 To protect from dusk to dawn. That is when the mosquitoes that carry the virus are most active, so take precautions to prevent mosquito bites. Use repellent with DEET. #2Wear light-colored, long pants and long sleeved shirts. Use mosquito netting when sleeping outdoors or in an unscreened structure and to protect small babies anytime. #3Around homes and property, eliminate places for mosquitoes to reproduce: Eliminate standing water sources, such as in old tires, cans wheelbarrows, etc... The article also said we shouldn't panic just be cautious. Most of this sounds like common sense but I think we should all play it safe even if the risks are slight.[
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