Mesa county mosquito tests positive for west nile virus
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A Culex mosquito has tested positive for West Nile Virus in Mesa
County.
A Culex mosquito has tested positive for West Nile Virus in Mesa
County.
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Residents should do their part to keep mosquito populations low,
and prevent mosquito bites.
Residents should do their part to keep mosquito populations low,
and prevent mosquito bites.
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The Grand River Mosquito Control District has seen an increase in
the number of Culex mosquitoes, those that carry West Nile Virus, in the last
five weeks.
The Grand River Mosquito Control District has seen an increase in
the number of Culex mosquitoes, those that carry West Nile Virus, in the last
five weeks.
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Most recently, more Culex mosquitoes are found in Grand River Mosquito
Control District traps than any other local mosquito species.
Most recently, more Culex mosquitoes are found in Grand River Mosquito
Control District traps than any other local mosquito species.
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The most effective way to reduce the number of mosquitoes around
homes and neighborhoods is to find and eliminate their breeding sites.
The most effective way to reduce the number of mosquitoes around
homes and neighborhoods is to find and eliminate their breeding sites.
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Mosquitoes lay groups of eggs on the surface of standing water.
Mosquitoes lay groups of eggs on the surface of standing water.
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Be sure to empty rain barrels, bird baths, tin cans, old tires,
car bodies, cisterns, roof gutters and any other containers that hold water on
your property.
Be sure to empty rain barrels, bird baths, tin cans, old tires,
car bodies, cisterns, roof gutters and any other containers that hold water on
your property.
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Protect
yourself and your family from mosquito bites
Protect
yourself and your family from mosquito bites
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Use insect repellent containing DEET, oil of lemon eucalyptus,
IR3535 or picaridin.
Use insect repellent containing DEET, oil of lemon eucalyptus,
IR3535 or picaridin.
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Wear long pants and long shirts whenever possible.
Wear long pants and long shirts whenever possible.
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Avoid going outside during dusk and dawn, when mosquitoes are most
active.
Avoid going outside during dusk and dawn, when mosquitoes are most
active.
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Use screens on windows and doors and repair holes to keep
mosquitoes outside.
Use screens on windows and doors and repair holes to keep
mosquitoes outside.
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Visit
the Illness & Injury page at health.mesacounty.us for more information
about West Nile Virus prevention and symptoms.
Visit
the Illness & Injury page at health.mesacounty.us for more information
about West Nile Virus prevention and symptoms.
how to find child care in mesa county
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School is just around the corner, meaning some parents may need to
adjust their child care.
School is just around the corner, meaning some parents may need to
adjust their child care.
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Mesa County Health Department licenses child care facilities and
has the info to get you started.
Mesa County Health Department licenses child care facilities and
has the info to get you started.
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Would a child care center, child care home or before and after
school programs work better for you and your family?
Would a child care center, child care home or before and after
school programs work better for you and your family?
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Most child care centers have a capacity between 50 and 100 kids
with ample providers.
Most child care centers have a capacity between 50 and 100 kids
with ample providers.
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Most child care homes care for as many as six children, ages birth
to school age.
Most child care homes care for as many as six children, ages birth
to school age.
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Before and after school programs work with children whose parents
need to be to work before school begins and/or longer after school ends.
Before and after school programs work with children whose parents
need to be to work before school begins and/or longer after school ends.
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Looking
for a licensed child care facility in Mesa County?
Looking
for a licensed child care facility in Mesa County?
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Visit
health.mesacounty.us and click on “Services,” “Licenses, Permits & Fees,”
“Child Care Facilities” and then on “Child Care Search” to find a facility that
meets your needs.
Visit
health.mesacounty.us and click on “Services,” “Licenses, Permits & Fees,”
“Child Care Facilities” and then on “Child Care Search” to find a facility that
meets your needs.
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You
can also call 211 for information on child care in Mesa County.
You
can also call 211 for information on child care in Mesa County.
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If
you’re looking for before and after school programs, contact your child’s
school.
If
you’re looking for before and after school programs, contact your child’s
school.
Stay safe while you beat the heat
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Summer is the season for spending time outdoors.
Summer is the season for spending time outdoors.
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It only takes 15 minutes in the sun for ultraviolet (UV) light to
damage the skin.
It only takes 15 minutes in the sun for ultraviolet (UV) light to
damage the skin.
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Stay in the shade when possible – bring an umbrella, just in case.
Stay in the shade when possible – bring an umbrella, just in case.
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Use sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher, even when it’s cloudy.
Use sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher, even when it’s cloudy.
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Sunscreen expires, so be sure to check the expiration date before
use.
Sunscreen expires, so be sure to check the expiration date before
use.
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Wear long sleeve shirts and long pants while outdoors, when
possible.
Wear long sleeve shirts and long pants while outdoors, when
possible.
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A t-shirt only registers as SPF 15, so make sure to use sunscreen.
A t-shirt only registers as SPF 15, so make sure to use sunscreen.
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Wear sunglasses and a hat – apply sunscreen to your ears and neck,
if they are exposed.
Wear sunglasses and a hat – apply sunscreen to your ears and neck,
if they are exposed.
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Keep
your kids safe while swimming.
Keep
your kids safe while swimming.
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Be
attentive. Many children who drown in home pools are out of sight for less than
five minutes.
Be
attentive. Many children who drown in home pools are out of sight for less than
five minutes.
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Kids six
years and younger can drown in less than two inches of water.
Kids six
years and younger can drown in less than two inches of water.
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Stay
within an arm’s reach of very young children.
Stay
within an arm’s reach of very young children.
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Limit
distractions – cell phones, books, magazines, etc.
Limit
distractions – cell phones, books, magazines, etc.
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Put
life vests on young children and beginner swimmers.
Put
life vests on young children and beginner swimmers.
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Be
sure to stay hydrated and stay cool.
Be
sure to stay hydrated and stay cool.