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Notice: If you believe you are experiencing any West Nile Virus symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, disorientation, and/or neck stiffness, immediately contact your doctor or health care provider. If you do not have a health care provider, please contact your local emergency room or urgent care center.


The 4 D's are your BEST protection against West Nile virus:

DRAIN standing water in your yard and neighborhood to cut mosquito breeding sites (old tires, flowerpots, and clogged rain gutters).

DEET (N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide) is an ingredient to look for in your insect repellent (check for 10-30%).

DUSK & DAWN are the times of day you should try to stay indoors; this is when mosquitoes are most active.

DRESS in long sleeves and pants when you’re outside, and spray thin clothing with repellent.

Don’t give mosquitoes a place to hang out  – empty standing water in the hot spots shown below so you can be sure you’re not allowing mosquitoes to breed right under your nose:

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