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This year’s first case of West Nile Virus has been confirmed by Long Island Health Officials. The first case of the
fatal mosquito-borne virus was in Suffolk County.
The victim of the case was is an adult
from Babylon and is under the age of 55. The victim was hospitalized for four
days after experiencing fever, headaches, muscle aches and a stiff neck. Not all cases of West Nile Virus are fatal;
however, they can be for those individuals who have weak immune systems.
In 2011, there were four reported
cases of West Nile Virus in Suffolk County and sixteen in Nassau County.
Here are a couple of tips on how to
reduce exposure to mosquitos, courtesy of abclocal.com.
- Use an approved insect repellent containing DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus (not for children under three), or products that contain the active ingredient IR3535.
- Make sure windows have screens, and repair or replace screens that have tears or holes.
- Eliminate any standing water from your property, and dispose of containers that can collect water. Standing water is a violation of the New York City Health Code.
- Make sure roof gutters are clean and draining properly.
- Clean and chlorinate swimming pools, outdoor saunas and hot tubs. Keep them empty and covered if not in use; drain water that collects in pool covers.
- Report standing water by calling 311 or visiting http://www.nyc.gov/health/wnv.
Also,
if you think you have symptoms of West Nile Virus it is important to contact your doctor immediately! The most common symptoms of the virus are headache,
fever and extreme fatigue.
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