West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis Vermont

West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis Vermont, mosqulto season is approaching us, you need to start thinking about protecting yourself and your family.


What is West Nile Virus ? Will West Nile Virus is a potentially serious illness. Experts believe West Nile Virus is established as a seasonal epidemic in North America that flares up in the summer and continues on onto the fall.


What is Eastern Equine Encephalitis ? its a rare disease that is caused by a virus that is spread by infected mosquitoes. Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus is just one of a group of mosquito-transmitted viruses that can very will cause inflammation of the brain. In the United States, there are approximately five to ten Eastern Equine Encephalitis cases reported annually.


West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis Vermont, how can you protect youself and your family ? Most folks who end up being infected with either West Nile Virus or Eastern Equine Encephalitis usely don't even have any symptoms, some folks have develop a mild illness, and then other folks can end up develop a severe neurological disease that can lead to death in some cases.


Symptoms of servere West Nile Virus or Eastern Equine Encephalitis illness can include headaches, neck stiffness, fever, muscle weakness, paralysis, convulsions, confusion, and even loss of consciousness. If you or a member of your family develop these symptoms, then you should contact your health care provider.


West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis Vermont, be sure to use effective mosquito repellant when outdoors and when mosquitoes are biting. Repellants that contain DEET, Picaridin, or Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus are proven to be effective. Be sure to follow the directions on the label carefully.


Products with 30% or less DEET are the ones recommended for children and adults. Wear long sleeves and pants that are a light color to minimize the opportunities for mosquitoes to bite you. Consider the application of DEET or Permethrin to yours and your family's clothing as an additional protective measure. You also might want to think about limiting your outdoors activitys between evenen and dawn which is when mosquitoes are the most active, and most likely to bite you or a member of your family.


West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis Vermont, I hope you and your family, and folks and their family in other parts of the Country find this information to be helpful, so you can enjoy the outdoors and be a little more safe.


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