West Nile Virus - Safety Talk Ideas
West Nile Virus - Safety Talk Ideas
West Nile Virus - Safety Talk Ideas
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West Nile Virus
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There have been 51,801 cases of West Nile Virus in the US reported between 1999 and 2019 (CDC). Most people
who are infected with the virus will not display any signs or symptoms. About 1 in 5 people develop symptoms
that are similar to the flu for a short period of time after infection. There can be fatigue or weakness that lasts for
weeks after the other symptoms subside. According to the CDC, less than 1% of people who are infected will
develop a serious neurologic illness such as encephalitis or meningitis (inflammation of the brain or surrounding
tissues).
Mosquitos are found in every part of the United States. Every state except for Hawaii and Alaska has experienced
cases
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Colorado, Illinois, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Texas. People who work outside or who have
hobbies that include the outdoors are most at risk of contracting West Nile. Some safeguards you can take to
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Avoid areas or times of the day when mosquitos are most active when possible
Use proper insect repellant to keep mosquitos away from you
Wear long sleeves and pants to prevent easy access to your skin
Indoor locations with air conditioning, doors, and window screens will have fewer mosquitos
Remove standing water from around your home or work areas
Summary
While countries such as the United States and Canada do not have to worry about deadly diseases such as
Malaria carried by mosquitos, there are other ones such as West Nile Virus that are a concern. Stay up to date on
trends of mosquito-carried diseases. These viruses often go through cycles of being common in different areas.
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