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West Nile found in Peoria County
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By Web Producer
June 11, 2012
PEORIA CO., Ill. -- West Nile has arrived.
The Peoria City/County Health Department has confirmed the first West Nile virus positive mosquito of the year, stating the sample was collected just last week.
Wil Hayes, Director for Environmental Health for the Peoria City/County Health Department, said this is the time of year when mosquitoes and birds tend to test positive for the virus. However, the presence of the virus should never be taken lightly.
"In response to the detection of the West Nile virus in the area, the Heath Department encourages individuals to take appropriate preventive measures to protect their health," said Hayes. "Follow the three R's: reduce your exposure to mosquitoes, repel them by wearing insect repellent, and report areas where mosquitoes typically breed."
West Nile is spread through the bite of a mosquito that has bitten an infected bird. Common symptoms of the virus includes fever, nausea, headache, and muscle aches. These symptoms could last from a few days to a few weeks.
For more information on West Nile Virus and what to do to prevent the illness, please visit www.pcchd.org.
BE CAREFUL OUT THERE!
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Print this article
West Nile found in Peoria County
Originally printed at http://www.cinewsnow.com/home/West-Nile-found-in-Peoria-County--158432095.html
By Web Producer
June 11, 2012
PEORIA CO., Ill. -- West Nile has arrived.
The Peoria City/County Health Department has confirmed the first West Nile virus positive mosquito of the year, stating the sample was collected just last week.
Wil Hayes, Director for Environmental Health for the Peoria City/County Health Department, said this is the time of year when mosquitoes and birds tend to test positive for the virus. However, the presence of the virus should never be taken lightly.
"In response to the detection of the West Nile virus in the area, the Heath Department encourages individuals to take appropriate preventive measures to protect their health," said Hayes. "Follow the three R's: reduce your exposure to mosquitoes, repel them by wearing insect repellent, and report areas where mosquitoes typically breed."
West Nile is spread through the bite of a mosquito that has bitten an infected bird. Common symptoms of the virus includes fever, nausea, headache, and muscle aches. These symptoms could last from a few days to a few weeks.
For more information on West Nile Virus and what to do to prevent the illness, please visit www.pcchd.org.
BE CAREFUL OUT THERE!
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