Texas has seen a large increase in people infected with
the West Nile Virus and Cell Phone Sally wants to help keep you protected. West
Nile is a mosquito-borne illness that can cause serious illness or death,
especially for those over 50 years old or with weakened immune systems.
Texas officials declared a state of emergency last week
when the virus broke out, specifically in the Dallas area. With this
declaration, they were able to get access to emergency state funds in order to
help control the outbreak. While officials are doing their part to keep citizens
safe, there are still things you can do at home to keep from contacting West
Nile Virus.
According to the Texas Department of State Health
Services, your best defense is to practice the “Four Ds”:
1. Make
sure to use insect repellent containing “DEET”,
picaridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus.
2. Dress in long sleeved
shirts and pants whenever you are outside.
3. Refrain
from going outside at Dawn and Dusk because this is the time when
mosquitoes are most active.
4. Drain standing water where
mosquitoes breed. Some common breeding sites include old tires, flowerpots and
clogged rain gutters.
Symptoms of those infected with West Nile Virus include
headache, fatigue, rashes and swollen lymph glands. The illness can last a few
days to several weeks. Most people infected by West Nile do not show any
symptoms. But in about 20% of cases, symptoms do appear and usually between
three and 14 days after the bite. If you think you could potentially be
infected, do not hesitate to get medical attention.
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