http://www.peoriacounty.org/pcchd/news/ Sun, 19 May 2013 17:53:48 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 en-us Copyright 2013, Peoria County Government Sun, 19 May 2013 17:53:48 +0100 http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.html http://www.peoriacounty.org/pcchd/news/?newsAction=single&newsItemID=3703 <p><strong><em>Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Lyme disease, tularemia, ehrlichiosis</em></strong></p> <p><strong>Peoria</strong> &ndash; As the weather warms up and people spend more time outdoors, it&rsquo;s important to take precautions against tick bites and the illnesses they can carry, like Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Lyme disease, tularemia and ehrlichiosis. Tickborne diseases can cause mild symptoms or severe infections. ... Wed, 15 May 2013 09:26:24 +0100 http://www.peoriacounty.org/pcchd/news/?newsAction=single&newsItemID=3701 <p>The Peoria City/County Health Department would like to remind citizens of the large numbers of floodwater mosquitoes (<em>Aedes vexans</em> and other species) that appear about two weeks after heavy rains and flooding. Floodwater mosquitoes are a nuisance but are not usually a disease carrying mosquito.&nbsp; Floodwater mosquitoes are rarely infected with the disease causing West Nile virus (WNV). ... Thu, 09 May 2013 12:35:06 +0100 http://www.peoriacounty.org/pcchd/news/?newsAction=single&newsItemID=3692 <p>Many Peoria County water wells have been exposed to flood waters which can pose a public health hazard.&nbsp; Flood waters carry contaminants such as parasites, bacteria, and viruses from backed up septic systems and other sources.&nbsp; All wells that have been exposed to flood waters need to be tested prior to use to help ensure the water is safe to drink. ... Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:19:26 +0100