Plague found in the Angeles

[orionkhan]

I'm not an alarmist and this isn't the first finding in recent years. Just putting this out as a heads up for anyone going in the area. I'd be wary of bringing dog up there than might pick up fleas and transport them home with you.

http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/phcommon/public/media/mediapubhpdetail.cfm?prid=1108

Edited to add decent article about modern day plague infections:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/07/26/why-you-dont-need-to-worry-about-getting-the-plague/2589405/

 

[1973Guppie]

good to know, the flea problem has been a major issue this year for some reason? I have never had flea problems in the past but BAM, this year and both my dogs and cats had fleas. I am getting control of it but it has taken weekly flea baths, advantage, flea collars, home bombs and spray for their side yard. Has been a PIA and I have spent a small fortune.