Health Officials Warn Against Early West Nile Virus

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The West Nile virus season started early and is quite bad this year. Health officials ask people to use bug spray and stop mosquitoes.

By June 30, 48 virus cases were confirmed, much higher than usual. Many states found the virus, and most cases were in Arizona.

Officials want people to wear bug spray and mend broken window screens. It is important to remove standing water, where mosquitoes lay eggs.

Wear long clothes outside to help stop mosquitoes from biting you. Avoid being outside around dawn and dusk, when mosquitoes are active.

Many people infected with the virus feel no symptoms or mild ones. But severe cases can hurt the brain, especially for older people.

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What is the West Nile virus season like this year?

The West Nile virus season started early and is quite bad this year.

What should people do to protect themselves from mosquitoes?

People should use bug spray, wear long clothes, and mend broken window screens.

What can happen to older people if they get a severe case of the virus?

Severe cases can hurt the brain, especially for older people.

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