The Wayland Health Department would like to remind all residents to be mindful of a number of important summer safety aspects:
ZIKA: If you or your partner is planning on traveling, you should check the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website for information about where Zika virus is occurring: http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices.
Women who are pregnant or couples that are planning to become pregnant within six months should not travel to areas where Zika virus is occurring. If you are pregnant, and you or your partner is planning on traveling, check the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website for information about where Zika virus is occurring and speak with your healthcare provider before making travel plans.
Please refer to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health website regarding information related to the Zika Virus.
FOOD SAFETY:
http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm094562.htm#cook
SUN SAFETY:
http://www.sunsafetyalliance.org/safety_tips.html
BUG SAFETY:
http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/avoid-bug-bites
