Mosquitoes are a Health Hazard

Mosquitoes aren't just a nuisance - they can transmit serious diseases.

To protect yourself:

  • cover-up with a loose-fitting long sleeved shirts and long pants when outside
  • apply mosquito repellent to exposed skin
  • take special care during peak mosquito biting hours, especially around dawn and dusk
  • remove potential mosquito breeding sites from around the home and screen windows and doors.

Take extra precautions when travelling overseas in areas with a high risk of serious mosquito-borne diseases.

Please take the time to have a look at the Mosquitoes are a Health Hazard - Communicative Diseases Factsheet published in the 'Document Library' on this web page.

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