How to Prevent the Getting the West Nile Virus

The West Nile Virus is spread by Mosquitoes. Often times the side effects are not that serious, however, there is a small part of the population that can develop a severe case of the West Nile Virus. Understanding how to prevent getting the virus will improve your odds of not contracting a serious form of the Virus.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Good repellent

1. When going outdoors always use an insect repellent with an EPA-Registered Active Ingredient. Before applying the repellent read the instructions to ensure that you are properly applying it.

2. Most mosquitoes come out at dusk and at dawn; be sure to have your repellent on. If it is not too hot wear long sleeves and pants.

3. Make sure that you have screens on your windows and screened doors; this will help prevent the mosquitoes from entering your house.

4. Check all the containers around your house, old tires, pots, small wading pools, and anything else that has standing water. Make sure anything that you add water to on a daily basis ex: dog bowls are changed and cleaned daily.

Tips & Warnings

• Visit the CDC website for more up to date information.