What Is West Nile Virus?
West Nile virus (WNV) is a potentially serious illness. WNV is established as a seasonal epidemic that flares up in the summer and continues into the fall. The disease is most often spread to people by the bite of an infected mosquito.
When dealing with West Nile virus, prevention is your best bet. Fighting mosquito bites reduces your risk of getting this disease. Take the commonsense steps below to reduce your risk:
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