The key to preventing this disease is to prevent humans from coming into contact with fleas. Pets must be treated at regular intervals with appropriate flea control products. Both cats and dogs can be hosts for fleas that carry flea-borne typhus. Do not feed wildlife or leave pet food out overnight. Residents should apply flea control products to their pets and avoid feeding free-roaming animals to prevent flea infestations.

For More Information, Visit:

U.S. Centers for Disease Prevention and Control
www.cdc.gov

California Department of Public Health
www.cdph.ca.gov

California Department of Fish and Wildlife
http://www.dfg.ca.gov/wildlife/nongame/nuis_exo/dom_cat/

Orange County Health Care Agency
ochealthinfo.com

Orange County Animal Care Services
ocpetinfo.com