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How to protect yourself from West Nile Virus

How to protect yourself from West Nile Virus. Department of Public Health Division of Environmental Health/Vector Control. WHAT IS WEST NILE VIRUS?. West Nile Virus is a mosquito borne virus. The virus has been found in parts of Asia, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East

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How to protect yourself from West Nile Virus

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  1. How to protect yourself from West Nile Virus Department of Public Health Division of Environmental Health/Vector Control

  2. WHAT IS WEST NILE VIRUS? • West Nile Virus is a mosquito borne virus. • The virus has been found in parts of Asia, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East • The virus was first detected in the United States in 1999 in New York City. • The virus was first seen in San Bernardino County in 2004. There were 194 human cases reported and 5 deaths.

  3. How do people and animals get West Nile Virus? • West Nile Virus is transmitted to people and animals by infected mosquitoes. • A mosquito first acquires the infection by feeding on a bird with virus in its blood. • The virus lives on the mosquito and is transmitted to a new host in the mosquito’s saliva when the insect bites a person or animal.

  4. What are the symptoms of West Nile Virus? • The majority of people and animals infected with the virus will experience no symptoms or a mild to moderate case. • The virus can cause a more serious condition called encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain. • The elderly are at a higher risk for disease caused by West Nile Virus.

  5. What is Vector Control doing to Fight the Bite? • Human Surveillance • Mosquito Testing • Sentinel Chicken Testing • Animal Case Surveillance • Dead Bird Surveillance • Treatment of Green Pools and Stagnant Water

  6. Report Green Pools

  7. Report Neglected Pools

  8. Sentinel Chickens

  9. Dead Birds

  10. Fight the Bite with the 5 D’s • Drain orDump-Remove all standing water around your property where mosquitoes lay eggs such as birdbaths, green pools, ponds, old tires, etc. • Dawn andDusk-Avoid spending time outside when mosquitoes are most active. • Dress-Wear shoes, socks, and long pants and long-sleeved shirts that are loose-fitting and light-colored. • DEET-Apply insect repellent containing DEET according to manufacturer’s directions. • Doors-Make sure doors and windows have tight-fitting screens. Repair or replace screens that have tears or holes to prevent mosquitoes from entering home.

  11. How can you help protect yourself and the community • Report Green Pools to Vector Control 1-800-44ABATE • Report Stagnant Water • Report Dead Birds 1-877-WNV-BIRD

  12. Thank you for taking the time in making San Bernardino County a safer place to live. If you have any questions please contact:Kejal PatelHealth Education Specialist(909) 387-3227 or Kpatel@dph.sbcounty.gov

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