Arizona
Maricopa County reports first West Nile death of the season, Community urged to 'Fight the Bite'
July 11, 2019 - 11:35 am
The Maricopa County Department of Public Health is reminding the community to prevent mosquito bites with 27 human cases of West Nile virus infection reported this season, including one death. The individual who died was an older adult who also had other health conditions. Sadly, older adults and those with other chronic health conditions are most at risk for serious complications of West Nile virus.
?This tragic death serves as an important reminder to all of us to do our part in protecting ourselves, our family and our neighborhoods from mosquito-borne diseases,? said Dr. Rebecca Sunenshine, medical director of the Disease Control Division at Maricopa County Department of Public Health. ?With monsoon season upon us, it?s likely we?ll see even more mosquito activity. Use insect repellent whenever you are outdoors, and get rid of water outside your home where mosquitos can breed, like pet dishes, potted plants, even toys.?
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Maricopa County reports first West Nile death of the season, Community urged to 'Fight the Bite'
July 11, 2019 - 11:35 am
The Maricopa County Department of Public Health is reminding the community to prevent mosquito bites with 27 human cases of West Nile virus infection reported this season, including one death. The individual who died was an older adult who also had other health conditions. Sadly, older adults and those with other chronic health conditions are most at risk for serious complications of West Nile virus.
?This tragic death serves as an important reminder to all of us to do our part in protecting ourselves, our family and our neighborhoods from mosquito-borne diseases,? said Dr. Rebecca Sunenshine, medical director of the Disease Control Division at Maricopa County Department of Public Health. ?With monsoon season upon us, it?s likely we?ll see even more mosquito activity. Use insect repellent whenever you are outdoors, and get rid of water outside your home where mosquitos can breed, like pet dishes, potted plants, even toys.?
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