Jefferson County residents should be aware of West Nile and take some simple steps to protect themselves against mosquito bites," Gail Scott, Director/Health Officer said. "The West Nile virus seems to be here to stay, so the best way to avoid the disease is to reduce exposure to and eliminate bree
Date: Jun 15, 2015
Category: Health
Source: Google
Dead crow found in Jefferson County tests positive for West Nile virus
The positive bird result means that residents of Jefferson County need to be more vigilant in their personal protective measures to prevent mosquito bites, Gail Scott, Director/Health Officer said.
ading a healthy lifestyle is much easier if you live in a healthy community - such as one that has access to quality early childhood education programs, access to healthier foods, or has created more opportunities for physical activity.Gail Scott, RN, director and health officer for Jefferson County Health Department, said she is using the County Health Rankings to help develop a community health improvement plan to guide the work of public health and health care providers.It is so