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Peel has first human West Nile virus case of season

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September 17, 2021
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Peel has first human West Nile virus case of season

Peel Public Well being has confirmed the area’s first possible human case of West Nile virus in a resident this yr.

West Nile virus is an an infection transmitted to folks by means of the chunk of an contaminated mosquito. Batches of contaminated mosquitoes have been present in Mississauga, Brampton, and close by centres comparable to Hamilton and Halton Area all through the summer season.

Peel Public Well being says residents ought to shield themselves from mosquito bites and take away standing water the place West Nile-carrying mosquitoes can breed. The latter half is perhaps extra-paramount after per week of heavy rain, adopted by excessive humidity.

“Whereas the danger of getting West Nile virus in Peel is low, this case reinforces the necessity for all residents to guard themselves from mosquito bites when outside and to take away mosquito breeding websites from their properties. Mosquitoes will stay energetic till the primary frost,” Dr. Lawrence Loh, the medical officer of well being for Area of Peel, said on Friday (Sept. 17).

West Nile virus signs often develop between two and 14 days after an individual is bitten by an contaminated mosquito. Most individuals who contract the illness will present no signs, and roughly 20 per cent will expertise delicate flu-like signs. In very uncommon instances (fewer than one per cent) the an infection could cause extra extreme signs together with extreme headache or confusion.

Residents can shield themselves from mosquito bites by:

Making use of an authorised insect repellent containing an ingredient efficient towards mosquitoes, comparable to DEET or icaridin, to uncovered pores and skin and clothes. It is very important learn and observe the producers’ instructions for protected use.
Avoiding areas with excessive mosquito populations and taking additional precautions between nightfall and daybreak when mosquitoes are most energetic, and at any time in or close to shady, wooded areas.
Sporting light-coloured, tightly woven, loose-fitting clothes comparable to lengthy pants, a long-sleeved shirt, sneakers, and socks to guard uncovered pores and skin.
Ensuring all window and door screens match securely and are freed from tears and holes.
Guaranteeing that openings to rain barrels are at all times lined with a display mesh.
Eradicating or draining objects in your property that maintain stagnant water. Water that’s stagnant for greater than seven days is a perfect breeding website for mosquitoes. Stagnant water websites could also be reported to Peel Public Well being at 905-799-7700 or on-line.

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