West Nile Virus Prevention
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The only treatment available for West Nile Virus (WNV) is
prevention.
Because WNV can cause such a debilitating illness in 20% of
those infected, and no treatment is currently available, it is
important to take certain precautions to prevent being bitten by
mosquitoes.
Remember the four D’s:
DEET: Use insect
repellant that contains at least 10% DEET.
Dress: Dress
in long sleeves and long pants. If outside
during evening, nighttime, and dawn hours when mosquitoes are
most active and likely to bite, children and adults should wear
protective clothing such as long pants, long-sleeved shirts, and
socks.
Dusk and Dawn: Reduce or
eliminate outdoor activity between dusk and dawn.
Drain: Make sure to drain standing water around your
home. |
