West Nile Virus Information
Defend yourself and the City of Lake Worth against the West Nile Virus by taking just a few simple steps.
Just remember the Four D's
| DUSK / DAWN are the times of day that you should try to stay indoors. This is when infected mosquitoes are most active.
| DRESS in long sleeves and pants when you're outside. For extra protection, you may want to spray thin clothing with repellant.
| DEET (N,N-diethyl-m-tolamide) is an ingredient to look for in your insect repellent. Follow the instructions on the label and always wear repellent when outdoors.
| DRAIN standing water in your backyard and neighborhood - old tires, flowerpots, and clogged rain gutters. These are mosquito breeding sites. |
Fewer than 1% of those bitten by infected mosquitoes become severely ill.
If you have symptoms that include stiff neck, high fever, or severe headache,
contact your health-care provider immediately.
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