DOH Advisory: New World Screwworm – Outbreak Moves into Northern Mexico

Please see the attached HAN regarding New World screwworm (NWS) moving northward in Mexico. Please note the appropriate way to handle and dispose of fly larvae in suspected cases of NWS. If you have any questions, please send to BCDC@health.ny.gov.

NYSHFA | NYSCAL CONTACTS:

Tarrah Quinlan, RN, BSN
Director of Education Program Development and Member Operations
518-462-4800 x20

Lisa Volk, RN, B.P.S., LNHA
Executive Director, Foundation for Quality Care
518-462-4800 x15