Tips for People Living in Areas of Plague
This page offers ideas for people living in areas of plague about how to prevent becoming infected, including:
- Reduce rodent habitat around your home
- Wear gloves if you are handling or skinning potentially infected animals
- Use repellent if you think you could be exposed to rodent fleas
- Keep fleas off of your pets
- Do not allow dogs or cats that roam free in endemic areas to sleep on your bed
Source: US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Date of Publication: March 25, 2019