West Nile virus has been detected in two people and a record number of mosquitoes in New York City, according to the NYC Health Department.
"We are in the height of West Nile virus season, but there are things you can do to decrease your risk of being bitten," Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan said.
He recommended residents use an EPA registered insect repellent, and wear long sleeves and pants, especially when outside at dusk and dawn. Residents are also recommended to empty outdoor containers that hold water that mosquitoes could lay eggs in.Most people infected with West Nile virus have no symptoms at all or develop fever and other symptoms including headache, fever, muscle aches, and extreme fatigue.
While the majority of people infected with the virus fully recover, some continue to have problems after infection. Some people, especially those 60 years and older or with weakened immune systems, can develop a serious or potentially fatal illness of the brain and spinal cord.----------
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