Contact:
Claire Maher
Claire.Maher@flhealth.gov
813-559-4065

Hillsborough County, Fla.—The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County (DOH Hillsborough) is informing residents of a confirmed human case of locally-acquired dengue fever. DOH-Hillsborough and Hillsborough County Mosquito Control are coordinating surveillance and prevention efforts by prevention efforts by conducting arial spraying.

DOH-Hillsborough reminds the community to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes by taking these basic precautions.

The Department continues to conduct statewide surveillance for mosquito-borne illnesses, including West Nile virus infections, Eastern equine encephalitis, St. Louis encephalitis, malaria, chikungunya, and dengue. Residents of Florida are encouraged to report dead birds to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s site.

For more information, visit the Department’s website or contact DOH-Hillsborough by calling 813-307-8000.

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