martes, 20 de septiembre de 2016

Have You Heard? | How Puerto Rico, Florida & Texas are tackling Zika

Have You Heard? | How Puerto Rico, Florida & Texas are tackling Zika

CDC



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  • The Puerto Rico Department of Health is working with WIC clinics to provide pregnant women with
    • Zika prevention counseling and education
    • Vector control services, such as spraying insecticide and installing screens in their homes
    • Zika prevention kits that include insect repellent, bed nets, condoms, and larvicides
  • Florida’s health and education departments have partnered to protect students from Zika by
    • Providing guidance and resources for public schools and state universities
    • Requiring schools to have procedures in place to quickly deal with suspected cases
    • Giving out insect repellent
    • Linking schools with local health departments so that clinic staff can be trained in preventing and identifying Zika
  • The Texas Department of State Health Services has a dedicated Zika website that outlines its Preparedness and Response Plan and has information for residents, pregnant women, and healthcare professionals.

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