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FL DOH Health Advisory – Hurricane Evacuees

Oct 6, 2017 | News

FLORIDA DOH HEALTH ADVISORY
Hurricanes Maria and Irma Evacuees

Hurricanes Irma and Maria resulted in catastrophic damage to Puerto Rico and areas of the U.S. Virgin Islands. As evacuees from this area are arriving in Florida, please remember to ask travel history for the past month and to consider the risk factors identified in this Health Advisory Memo from the Florida Department of Health. 

FL DOH Provider Advisory

Please remember to alert your county health department if you suspect or identify reportable conditions, particularly in evacuees residing in shelter settings. 

 

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