Prevent animal-borne (zoonotic) disease

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San Juan Basin Public Health (SJBPH) reminds residents thazoonotic diseases are more common during warm weather months when humans and animals are frequently in close contact. SJBPH stresses the importance of controlling the presence of rodents and mosquitoes around homes as well as wearing insect repellent and appropriate clothing when heading outdoors.

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