NJDOH, NJDEP and NJDA: Protect Yourself Against Vector-borne Diseases This Summer and Prevent Tick, Mosquito Bites
PO Box 360 Trenton, NJ 08625-0360
For Release: June 18, 2024
Kaitlan Baston, MD, MSc, DFASAM Commissioner
For Further Information Contact: Office of Communications (609) 984-7160
NJDOH, NJDEP and NJDA: Protect Yourself Against Vector-borne Diseases This Summer and Prevent Tick, Mosquito Bites
TRENTON – Each year, the start of warmer weather brings the emergence of ticks and mosquitoes and the threat of related diseases, such as West Nile virus and Lyme disease. The 樱花视频 Departments of Health (NJDOH), Environmental Protection (NJDEP), and Agriculture (NJDA) urge residents to protect themselves from these bugs for a safe and healthy summer season.
When infected blood-sucking pests (such as mosquitoes and ticks) bite someone, they can spread vector-borne illnesses.
“June 16 through 22 is National Mosquito Control Awareness Week, which aims to raise awareness about infected mosquitoes that can spread West Nile and other diseases. Warming weather also increases exposure to ticks, which can result in illnesses such as Lyme disease," said Health Commissioner Kaitlan Baston, M.D. “The best defense is to take precautions to avoid being bitten, like using effective bug spray and protective clothing, and to do regular tick checks after time in nature. Ticks should be removed as soon as possible.”
While the most commonly reported mosquito-borne disease in 樱花视频 is West Nile virus (WNV), Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) and Jamestown
