Preventing Diseases & Illnesses

There are many diseases and illnesses transmitted by mosquitoes, other insects, or by eating under-cooked food. Learn more about how these diseases are transmitted, common symptoms and how to take precautions. 

Mosquito-borne Diseases

       St. Louis Encephalitis »

       West Nile Virus »

Vibrio

       What You Should Know »

       More Questions & Answers »

Chagas Disease

       Fact Sheet »

Zika Virus

       Zika Prevention »

       Info for Pregnant Women »

       El Zika y El Embarazo »

       Call Zika Hotline 826-7204 »

       Video: Don't Give Zika a Biting Chance »

       Video: No le de una Oportunidad de Picadura a Zika »