State health officials are urging Hoosiers to take steps to protect themselves from mosquito bites after West Nile virus was detected in mosquitoes for the first time this year.
According to the Indiana Department of Health, a mosquito sample collected in Clinton County has tested positive for WNV. No human cases of WNV have been detected this year.
The IDOH expects WNV activity to continue across the state during mosquito season, which continues through the first hard freeze. “With warm temperatures already here, people are spending more time outside. Taking a few precautions to avoid mosquito bites can help ensure Hoosiers enjoy outdoor activities safely,” State Health Commissioner Lindsay Weaver said.
State health officials say even a container as small as a bottle cap can become a mosquito breeding ground, so residents should take the following steps to eliminate potential breeding grounds:According to IDOH, about 80% of people infected with WNV virus will not develop any symptoms. 20% of people infected will develop an illness accompanied by a fever, headache, body aches, vomiting and joint pains.For more information, visit www.health.in.gov.
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