TWM__030219__DOH__Leptospirosis__Awareness_595571_VIDN_C_176_V1.indd
PUBLIC HEALTH SURVEY Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that was fi rst identifi ed in the Virgin Islands after Hurricanes Irma & Maria. It can cause a wide range of symptoms – without treatment, it can lead to serious illness and even death. The Department of Health and CDC will conduct leptospirosis community surveys from March 4 to March 31: St. Croix: March 4-17 St. John: March 18-24 St. Thomas: March 18-31 HELP KEEP YOUR FAMILY AND NEIGHBORS SAFE AND HEALTHY If a survey team visits your house, please consider participating. Results will help us learn how common leptospirosis is in USVI so we can give better advice to prevent it. Visit www.doh.vi.gov for more information. For inquiries, call (340) 718-1311 or email: esther.ellis@doh.vi.gov
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PUBLIC HEALTH SURVEY Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that was fi rst identifi ed in the Virgin Islands after Hurricanes Irma & Maria. It can cause a wide range of symptoms – without treatment, it can lead to serious illness and even death. The Department of Health and CDC will conduct leptospirosis community surveys from March 4 to March 31: St. Croix: March 4-17 St. John: March 18-24 St. Thomas: March 18-31 HELP KEEP YOUR FAMILY AND NEIGHBORS SAFE AND HEALTHY If a survey team visits your house, please consider participating. Results will help us learn how common leptospirosis is in USVI so we can give better advice to prevent it. Visit www.doh.vi.gov for more information. For inquiries, call (340) 718-1311 or email: esther.ellis@doh.vi.gov