West Nile
Virus Protection Message:
PROTECT
FROM DUSK UNTIL DAWN. That
is when mosquito's that carry the virus are most active,
so take precautions to prevent mosquito bites.
USE
REPELLENT WITH DEET.
For adults, use repellents containing DEET at 30-35%
concentrations. For children 2 months to 12 years,
use repellents containing 10% or less DEET. Do not
use on children under the age of 2 months.
TAKE
COVER. Wear protective clothing,
long-sleeved shirts and long pants while outdoors.
REMOVE
STANDING WATER. Drain
standing water - this is where mosquito's lay eggs.
This includes tires, cans, puddles, barrels, flower
pots, etc.
West
Nile Virus is rare, but if you have symptoms including
high fever, severe headache and stiff neck, contact
your local health care provider.
Weber-Morgan
Health Department
West Nile
Virus Team
Related
Articles
News
Release from State of Utah
Standard
Examiner Article, August 5, 2005
Salt
Lake Tribune Article, August 5, 2005
External
Links
Utah
Department of Health, West Nile Virus
EPA and Mosquito
Control
EPA - Insect
Repellent Deet
Indoor Mold Information (California
Department of Health Services)
