Mosquito Announcements - Lorain County General Health District

West Nile Virus Infection Update - June 24, 2008

6/26 -- As of June 24, 2008, thirteen human cases of West Nile Virus have been confirmed throughout the United States. Human cases have been reported in Arizona, California, Mississippi, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas. Animal, bird, or mosquito West Nile Virus infections have been reported to CDC ArboNET from the following states in 2008: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Missouri, North Dakota, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah.

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Updated Information Regarding Insect Repellents

6/10 -- Repellents are an important tool to assist people in protecting themselves from mosquito-borne diseases. CDC recommends the use of products containing active ingredients which have been registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for use as repellents applied to skin and clothing. EPA registration of repellent active ingredients indicates the materials have been reviewed and approved for efficacy and human safety when applied according to the instructions on the label.

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West Nile Virus Infection Update - June 9, 2008

6/10 -- As of June 9, 2008, eight human cases of West Nile Virus have been confirmed throughout the United States. Human cases have been reported in Arizona, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas. Animal, bird, or mosquito West Nile Virus infections have been reported to CDC ArboNET from the following states in 2008: Alabama, California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, South Carolina, Texas, and Utah.

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West Nile Virus Infection Update - May 6, 2008

5/14 -- As of May 6, 2008, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention state that there have been four confirmed cases of West Nile Virus in humans in Arizona, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Confirmed cases in birds, mosquitoes, and/or other animals can be found in Alabama, California, Florida, and South Carolina. For more information visit the CDC West Nile Virus homepage.

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West Nile Virus Infections Reported in the United States
Tips to Prevent Mosquitoes