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DOH-Seminole Issues Mosquito-Borne Illness Advisory

October 21, 2026 1 min read

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The advisory is in response to a confirmed human case of locally-acquired dengue.
Mosquito Control
For media inquiries: Mirna Chamorro • Mirna.Chamorro@FLHealth.gov • 407-665-3374

Seminole, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County (DOH-Seminole) is informing residents of a confirmed human case of locally-acquired dengue. DOH-Seminole and Seminole County Mosquito Control are coordinating surveillance, prevention, and control efforts.

DOH-Seminole reminds the community to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes by taking these basic precautions.

The Department continues to conduct statewide surveillance for mosquito-borne illnesses, including West Nile virus, Eastern equine encephalitis, St. Louis encephalitis, malaria, chikungunya, and dengue. Residents of Florida are encouraged to report dead birds to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

For more information, contact the Florida Department of Health in Seminole County at 407-665-3243.