A little about the West Nile Virus:
The West Nile virus (WNV) was first detected in the Western Hemisphere in 1999 and has since rapidly spread across the North American continent into all 48 continental states, seven Canadian provinces, and throughout Mexico. In addition, WNV activity has been detected in Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Guadeloupe and El Salvador.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 15,000 people in the U.S. have tested positive for WNV infection since 1999, including over 500 deaths. Many more people have likely been infected with WNV, but have experienced mild or no symptoms.
Statistically, a person's risk of contracting West Nile is low, and less than 1% of those infected develop serious illness from the virus. Those at highest risk for serious illness are the elderly and those with lowered immune systems. However, people of all ages can develop serious illness, so it is important for everyone to protect themselves from mosquito bites to minimize the risk of infection.
(Courtesy of NBII.gov)
It's spring time again and summer is right around the corner... so-- enjoy the outdoors but don't forget about mosquitoes and the West Nile Virus...
Remember:
Just one mosquito bite can transmit the West Nile virus or other diseases.
To prevent illness from the WNV and other mosquito-borne diseases...
* Use Mosquito Repellent
* Eliminate Mosquito Breeding Sites
* Install or Repair Window and Door Screens
* Support Community-Based Mosquito Control Programs
Something else to remember:
The chance that any one person is going to become ill from a single mosquito bite remains low. The risk of severe illness and death is highest for people over 50 years old, although people of all ages can become ill.
Fight The Bite! Avoid Mosquito Bites to Avoid Infection
Read more HERE
(Courtesy of www.CDC.gov...)
Have a safe Spring/Summer everyone...
AubreyJ.........
The West Nile virus (WNV) was first detected in the Western Hemisphere in 1999 and has since rapidly spread across the North American continent into all 48 continental states, seven Canadian provinces, and throughout Mexico. In addition, WNV activity has been detected in Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Guadeloupe and El Salvador.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 15,000 people in the U.S. have tested positive for WNV infection since 1999, including over 500 deaths. Many more people have likely been infected with WNV, but have experienced mild or no symptoms.
Statistically, a person's risk of contracting West Nile is low, and less than 1% of those infected develop serious illness from the virus. Those at highest risk for serious illness are the elderly and those with lowered immune systems. However, people of all ages can develop serious illness, so it is important for everyone to protect themselves from mosquito bites to minimize the risk of infection.
(Courtesy of NBII.gov)
It's spring time again and summer is right around the corner... so-- enjoy the outdoors but don't forget about mosquitoes and the West Nile Virus...
Remember:
Just one mosquito bite can transmit the West Nile virus or other diseases.
To prevent illness from the WNV and other mosquito-borne diseases...
* Use Mosquito Repellent
* Eliminate Mosquito Breeding Sites
* Install or Repair Window and Door Screens
* Support Community-Based Mosquito Control Programs
Something else to remember:
The chance that any one person is going to become ill from a single mosquito bite remains low. The risk of severe illness and death is highest for people over 50 years old, although people of all ages can become ill.
Fight The Bite! Avoid Mosquito Bites to Avoid Infection
Read more HERE
(Courtesy of www.CDC.gov...)
Have a safe Spring/Summer everyone...
AubreyJ.........
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