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<\/p>\nAmador County, CA \u2013 Amador County Public Health confirms the first 2020 case of West Nile virus (WNV) in an Amador County horse. Outbreaks of WNV occur each summer in the United States and are most commonly transmitted to humans and animals through a mosquito bite from a mosquito harboring the virus. Public Health officials remind the community to take preventative measures to avoid mosquitoborne disease.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThe appearance of West Nile Virus in Amador County is not a surprise,\u201d said Dr. Rita Kerr, Amador County Health Officer. \u201cWNV has been detected in California and neighboring counties for the past few months. It is important that people be aware there are measures they can take to minimize exposure to
\nmosquitos and reduce the chance of becoming infected.\u201d<\/p>\n
Prevent mosquito bites by practicing the \u201cThree D\u2019s\u201d:
\n1. DEET \u2013 Apply insect repellent containing DEET, picaradin, oil of lemon eucalyptus or IR3535
\naccording to label instructions. Repellents keep the mosquitoes from biting you.
\n2. DAWN AND DUSK \u2013 Mosquitoes that carry WNV bite in the early morning and evening so it is
\nimportant to wear repellent at this time. Make sure that your doors and windows have tight-fitting
\nscreens to keep out mosquitoes. Repair or replace screens with tears or holes.
\n3. DRAIN \u2013 Mosquitoes lay their eggs on standing water. Eliminate all sources of standing water on
\nyour property, including flower pots, old car tires, and rain gutters. Mosquito Dunks are another
\nprevention measure that are dropped in stagnant water, bird baths or ponds to form a barrier
\nwhich prevent mosquitos from breeding.<\/p>\n
The risk of serious illness to most people is low. However, some individuals — less than 1 percent — will develop serious neurologic illness such as encephalitis or meningitis. People 50 years and older have a higher chance of getting sick and are more likely to develop serious symptoms. Those with diabetes and\/or hypertension are at greatest risk for serious illness.<\/p>\n
For more information on WNV, visit California\u2019s West Nile virus website: http:\/\/www.westnile.ca.gov\/ For WNV virus equine vaccination information, please contact your veterinarian.
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