THIS IS THE FIRST OUTBREAK OF SQUIRREL POX TO AFFECT THE FLORIDA KEYS

CURRENTLY THE OUTBREAK IS CONFINED TO THE UPPER KEYS FROM APPROXIMATELY MM 101 NORTH

CONTACT YOUR LOCAL WILDLIFE REHABBER IF YOU SPOT A SQUIRREL WITH POX

Squirrel Pox only affects squirrels

It is a virus

It is spread by body fluids and mosquitoes

There is no cure

There is no vaccine

People and pets are safe

Bleach solution kills the virus

Young squirrels are the most frequent victims

The face and tail are usually affected first

Squirrel pox is highly contagious