Preventing Animal-Borne Diseases This Summer
DENVER--State health officials would like to remind residents that as summer approaches, so does the risk of contracting
certain animal-borne diseases, such as Rabies, West Nile virus, Western Equine Encephalitis,
Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome, Plague, Tularemia, and Colorado Tick Fever.
These diseases can be carried by various animals and insects such as rodents, mosquitoes or ticks and then transmitted to humans.
They also are more common during the summer when people tend to be outdoors more often and wild animals and insects are active.
State health epidemiologists recommend that everyone help control the presence of rodents and mosquitoes
around their home; and, when heading outdoors, particularly to areas where wild animals and insects are active,
wear insect repellant, appropriate clothing and protect pets from fleas and ticks.
And, remember not to handle sick or dead animals or animal waste.
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or visit the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment