Ogle County Health Department Offering ‘Zika Virus Kits’

You're probably going to laugh or think I'm being paranoid here, but last night as I was having dinner on the docks of the Prairie Street Brewhouse I got a few mosquito bites. There was a brief moment where I had a minor panic attack because the first thing that went through my mind was, "oh my god, now I'm going to get the Zika virus."

It doesn't exactly work like that; I haven't been intimate with anyone who's traveled to an affected area and it's pretty unlikely that the mosquito that bit me traveled all the way from Rio...or Miami, Florida.

According to WTVO, a travel warning has been issued for those who plan on traveling to Miami, Florida; making it the first time in history that a travel warning has been issued inside the continental United States.

Because of this warning, the Ogle County Health Department is making "Zika Virus Kits" available to anyone who will be traveling to areas affected by the virus. Inside the kit you'll find two types of bug repellent and information on how to protect yourself from teh virus.

If you need a kit, or maybe you just want the peace of mind for you and your family for those outdoor BBQs, you can pick up a kit at the Ogle County Health Department office at 907 West Pines, Oregon.