About one third of patients who develop EEE die and many of those who survive have mild to severe brain damage for the rest of their lives. Of the less than 1 in people with severe WNV disease, death is very rare and almost all patients recover completely. Prevention of mosquito bites is the most important way to reduce your risk of mosquito-borne diseases. Take the following steps to protect yourself:. If you have additional questions, contact your local health department or email the New York State Health Department at bcdc health.
Navigation menu. Mosquitoes and Disease Mosquitoes usually are considered a nuisance pest, but occasionally they can transmit viruses to people and some animals. Take the following steps to protect yourself: Cover your skin as completely as possible when outside when mosquitoes are present and active.
Wear long sleeves, pants and socks. Use insect repellent on exposed skin and follow label directions. Make sure there are screens in your home's windows and doors. Of the 14 cases upstate, one was in Monroe. Only seven cases of West Nile have been reported in Monroe County in the past decade, according to state data. By comparison, Monroe County reported 7, laboratory-confirmed cases of flu and 19 deaths from October through April More than 1, people were hospitalized because of flu-related illness this past season.
But we don't want you to get bit by a mosquito for lots of reasons. Mosquitoes carrying West Nile are active in late summer and early fall. Risk continues until the first heavy frost. Health officials use the announcement of the first case to urge people to take precautions.
Monroe County reports case of West Nile virus. Patti Singer Democrat and Chronicle. Information on how to avoid the virus: The best way to reduce this risk is to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes. Stay away from wooded, marshy or high grassy areas at all times. And stay inside during the most active feeding periods. For the species we are most concerned about, this is from dusk to a few hours after dusk. Just prior to sunrise is another time period of concern. If someone chooses or has to be out in the above locations or during the most active feeding period, long pants, socks and long sleeve shirts are recommended.
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