Dear fellow Hanoverians:<\/p>\n
This just in from Health Agent Tony Marino (anybody else besides me
\nnotice how many hats this man wears and how lucky we are to have him
\nin town!?!):<\/p>\n
West Nile Virus Confirmed in Mosquitoes from Hanover
\n* *
\n* *
\n*DATE: July 25, 2012 *
\n*CONTACT: **Anthony Marino, Health Agent*
\n*TELEPHONE: (781) 826-4611*
\n*E-mail: Inspections@hanover-ma.gov<\/p>\n
*<\/p>\n
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) announced today
\nthat the West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes collected
\nfrom Hanover, Massachusetts. The mosquitos have been both bird biting
\nand mammal biting. Hanover has had West Nile Virus positive mosquito
\nsamples taken on July 22, 2012 and identified on July 24, 2012. <\/p>\n
*While the Hanover Board of Health continues to work closely with the
\nMDPH, the Board of Health is strongly urging that all recreational
\nactivities are curtailed at dusk and that residents take the necessary
\nsafety precautions to protect yourself and your loved ones.*
\nWest Nile Virus is a rare but serious illness spread by the bite of an
\ninfected mosquito. While West Nile Virus can infect people of all
\nages, people less than 15 years of age or over 50 years of age are at
\ngreatest risk for serious illness. <\/p>\n
*By taking a few, common-sense precautions, people can help to protect
\nthemselves and their loved ones*:<\/p>\n
* Avoid Mosquito Bites*
\n\u00b7 *Be Aware of Peak Mosquito Hours* – The hours from dusk to dawn are
\npeak biting times for many mosquitoes. Consider rescheduling outdoor
\nactivities that occur during evening or early morning. Otherwise, take
\nextra care to use repellent and protective clothing.
\n\u00b7 *Clothing Can Help* reduce mosquito bites. Although it may be
\ndifficult to do when it\u2019s hot, wearing long-sleeves, long pants and
\nsocks when outdoors will help keep mosquitoes away from your skin.
\n\u00b7 *Apply Insect Repellent* when you go outdoors. Use a repellent with
\n*DEET* (N, N-diethyl-m-toluamide), *permethrin, picaridin* (KBR 3023),
\n*IR3535* or *oil of lemon eucalyptus* [p-methane 3, 8-diol (PMD)]
\naccording to the instructions on the product label. DEET products
\nshould not be used on infants under two months of age and should be
\nused in concentrations of 30% or less on older children. Oil of lemon
\neucalyptus should not be used on children under three years of age.
\nPermethrin products are intended for use on items such as clothing,
\nshoes, bed nets and camping gear and should not be applied to skin. <\/p>\n
Information about West Nile Virus and reports of West Nile Virus and
\nEEE activity in Massachusetts during 2011 can be found on the MDPH
\nwebsite at http:\/\/www.mass.gov\/dph\/wnv
\n. Recorded information about West Nile Virus is also available by
\ncalling the MDPH Public Health Information Line at 1-866-MASS-WNV
\n(1-866-627-7968).<\/p>\n
For “Around Town on the Web”,
\nCathy H-B<\/p>\n
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