June 26, 2024 – Mariposa County Health & Human Services officials issue public service announcement.

You can Fight the Bite by taking steps to protect yourself and your family from mosquito and tick bites and the germs they spread.

The best way to prevent diseases that are spread by mosquitoes and ticks is to protect yourself by applying insect repellent on clothes and exposed skin when going outdoors (especially at dawn and dusk) and wearing long sleeves and pants for extra protection.

To learn more about how to fight the bite visit: https://www.cdc.gov/fight-the-bite/prevent/index.html.

Source: Mariposa County Health & Human Services