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Questions and Answers about West Nile Virus

This page offers a selection of answers to the questions people ask most about West Nile virus and West Nile virus encephalitis. They are arranged by topic and are updated regularly.... Details >

Division of Vector-Borne Infectious Diseases, National Center for Zoonotic, Vector-Borne, and Enteric Diseases/CDC

BAM! The Buzz-z-z on West Nile Virus

This document answers kids questions about West Nile, a virus that is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. Although the chances that someone will get very sick from any one mosquito bite are lo... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

EPA and Mosquito Control

Mosquito-borne diseases affect millions of people worldwide each year. The following documents provide some basic information on mosquito control, safety precautions, and information on insecticides u... Details >

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Fight The Bite! Avoid Mosquito Bites to Avoid Infection

Also available in: Chinese-Traditional - (PDF)  Hmong - (PDF)  Laotian - (PDF)  Portugese - (PDF)  Spanish  Vietnamese - (PDF) 

When dealing with West Nile virus, prevention is your best bet. Fighting mosquito bites reduces your risk of getting this disease, along with others that mosquitoes can carry.... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Recommendations for Protecting Outdoor Workers from West Nile Virus Exposure

Workers at risk of West Nile Virus (WNV) exposure include those working outdoors when mosquitoes are actively biting—farmers, foresters, landscapers, groundskeepers and gardeners, painters, roofers, p... Details >

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

West Nile Virus: What You Need To Know

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The easiest and best way to avoid WNV is to prevent mosquito bites. ... Details >

Division of Vector-Borne Infectious Diseases, National Center for Zoonotic, Vector-Borne, and Enteric Diseases/CDC