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Vector-Borne Diseases
Mosquitos, ticks and fleas can be vectors for spreading pathogens (germs). A person who gets bitten by a vector and gets sick has a vector-borne disease. The following diseases are common in New Jersey:
Lyme Disease »
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New Jersey: Vector-borne Diseases Profile (CDC)
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About Bergen County
Welcome
Tourism
Fun Facts
Demographics
History of Bergen County
Press Releases
Video Gallery
Residents
Quality of Life
Weather
Calendar
Bergen County Hotlines
County Officials
Bergen County Boards & Commissions
Bergen County Board of Commissioners
Bergen County Executive
Constitutional Officers
Election Officials
Municipalities
State and Federal Elected Officials
Departments and Services
Administration & Finance
Health Services
Human Services
Law
Parks
Planning and Engineering
Public Safety
Public Works
Work with Bergen County
Bergen For Business
Division of Purchasing
Economic Development
Film & TV Office
Planning and Engineering
How Do I...
Request Mosquito Spraying
Apply For
Contact
Contact the Office of the Inspector General
FAQs
Make A Request
Register for
Submit an OPRA Request
View
View Commissioner Agendas & Minutes