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eliminate standing water on flat roofs.
West Nile virus is spread to birds, humans, horses and other mammals through the bite of an infected mosquito. Most people bitten by an infected mosquito do not get sick. People who do get sick usually suffer a mild flu-like illness. People over age 50 are at greatest risk of serious illness, such as encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) or meningitis (inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal cord).
The Virginia Department of Health recommends the following tips to reduce expo- i sure to mosquitoes:
• Wear long, loose and light colored clothing.
• Avoid going outside during periods when mosquitoes are most active.
• Use insect repellent products with no more than 35 percent DEET for adults and less than 10 percent for children. Follow instructions when using insect repellents.
• Turn over or remove containers in your yard where water collects, such as old tires, potted plant trays, buckets and toys.
• Eliminate standing water on tarps of flat roofs.
• Clean out birdbaths and wading pools once a * week.
• Properly maintain swimming pools.
• Clean roof gutters and downspout screens regularly.
For more information on West Nile virus, log onto the Virginia Department Health’s Web site at www.vdh.state.va.us, and click onto “West Nile Virus Update” or call the Rappahannock Health Department at 675-3516.
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