West Nile Virus

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• Personal Author:
  Connel C
• Description:
  Well folks, it's that time of year again. The smell of hot dogs roasting on the grill and the sweet taste of grandma's famous cobbler are the best ways to celebrate July 4th. The summer holiday is sure to draw families and friends outdoors; however, agricultural workers spend long hours outside all summer long. Before you walk out the door for work or play, remember to prepare for your extra summer companion, the mosquito. With the recent flooding in our area, we have to be extra cautious of the growing population of mosquitoes. Why are mosquitoes such a big deal you might ask? They are not only a biting nuisance, but mosquitoes also carry West Nile Virus. West Nile Virus (WNV) is a neurotropic virus, which means it can infect the brain. It takes 2-14 days from bite to the onset of symptoms. Many West Nile hosts do not know they have the virus until it has already taken over the body. There are no medications to treat or vaccinate against WNV. Monitor all mosquito bites and report to a doctor if you experience the following symptoms: Fever; Headaches; Body aches; Joint pain; Vomiting; Neck stiffness; Tremors; Disorientation; Paralysis; Rash. How do you control the mosquito population? The mosquito population is booming in the region due to the increased amount of standing water and high temperatures. Texas A&M suggests following the four D's to protect against mosquito bites: Dusk/Dawn- People should avoid being outside during these hours, since mosquitoes are biting during these times. Drain- People should empty all water around your property and apply animal safe mosquito repellent tablets into water troughs. Dress- If work must be done during mosquito meal breaks, then the proper protective clothing should be worn. Mosquitoes are attracted to bright colors such as yellow and blue. Wear long sleeve shirts, socks, pants and boots that are plain in color. Defend- Apply bug spray that contains DEET periodically to keep from being the mosquito's next meal. Have a happy, bite-free summer. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Communicable Diseases Health Promotion Occupational Health Personal Protective Equipment Protective Clothing Public Health Safety Viral Diseases
• Keywords:
  Disease Prevention Disease Transmission Disease Vectors Health Promotion Infectious Diseases Insect Repellents Protective Clothing Public Health Safety Education Viral Diseases West Nile Virus WNV

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• Publisher:
  The Southwest Center for Agricultural Health, Injury Prevention, and Education
• Document Type:
  Text
• Funding:
  Cooperative Agreement
• Genre:
  Newsletter
• Place as Subject:
  OSHA Region 6 ; Texas
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20053329
• Citation:
  Monthly Safety Blast. Tyler, TX: The Southwest Center for Agricultural Health, Injury Prevention, and Education, 2015 Jul; :website
• Email:
  agcenter@uthct.edu
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2015
• NORA Priority Area:
  Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing
• Performing Organization:
  University of Texas Health Center at Tyler
• Peer Reviewed:
  False
• Start Date:
  20010930
• Source Full Name:
  Monthly Safety Blast
• End Date:
  20270929
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha-512:435314802efbc8d1b2a3446769cf60328a8e9e84502fac1072ab96a88ce254a4f8ba4c24c529bb8bb34f0c7d63e6bcd06739595a9e5fe6eda8a60dabf9d54ab2
• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/216115/cdc_216115_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 176.55 KB ]