West Nile Virus identified among mosquito population, Springdale health officials say

DAISY. THANK YOU. A WARNING FROM THE SPRINGDALE HEALTH DEPARTMENT TONIGHT AFTER SOME MOSQUITOES TESTED POSITIVE FOR WEST NILE VIRUS. SO HEALTH OFFICIALS SAY THE TESTS WERE PERFORMED IN LATE JUNE IN THE GLENVIEW SUBDIVISION. THERE IN SPRINGDALE. WEST NILE TYPICALLY CAUSES CAUSES RATHER MILD FLU LIKE SYMPTOMS, BUT BRAIN SWELLING OR PARALYSIS IS POSSIBLE IN SEVERE CASES. THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT THERE IN SPRINGDALE, WANTING TO REMIND EVERYONE TO GET RID OF ANY STANDING WATER AND BUCKETS AND BIRDBATHS COVER EXPOSED SKIN OR WEAR INSECT REPELLENT WHEN YOU’RE OUTSIDE. KEEP DOORS AND WINDOWS CLOSED AND

The Springdale Health Department says they recently collected mosquitoes that tested positive for the West Nile Virus.According to the department, the mosquitoes were collected from the southwest quadrant of the community.Transmitted to humans by being bit by a WNV-positive mosquito, health officials say in most cases, a person who is bitten will develop no symptoms or have a very minimal reaction (flu-like symptoms).In rare cases, officials say, WNV can cause more serious illnesses, including paralysis, swelling of the brain, coma or – in rare occasions – death.Senior citizens and individuals with a weakened immune system resulting from a pre-existing medical condition, such as cancer or hypertension, are at an increased risk for severe WNV symptoms.To protect yourself and your family from West Nile Virus, Springdale health officials suggest the following:Drain sources of standing water including buckets, tires, and bird bathsApply mosquito dunks to water bodies that cannot be immediately drainedMosquito dunks are available at the Springdale Health Department Office Take steps to prevent mosquitoes from entering your home (ex. repair window screens, keep doors closed)Use EPA-approved insect repellent and reapply as directedCover exposed skin whenever possibleIf you’re camping or sleeping outside, use a screened tentDress kids in clothing that covers arms and legs when weather permitsCover strollers and baby carriers with mosquito nettingDo not use repellent on babies younger than 2 months oldDo not apply repellent directly to a child’s face, spray onto your hands firstFor more information or assistance, visit the Springdale Health Department’s website.

SPRINGDALE, Ohio —

The Springdale Health Department says they recently collected mosquitoes that tested positive for the West Nile Virus.

According to the department, the mosquitoes were collected from the southwest quadrant of the community.

Transmitted to humans by being bit by a WNV-positive mosquito, health officials say in most cases, a person who is bitten will develop no symptoms or have a very minimal reaction (flu-like symptoms).

In rare cases, officials say, WNV can cause more serious illnesses, including paralysis, swelling of the brain, coma or – in rare occasions – death.

Senior citizens and individuals with a weakened immune system resulting from a pre-existing medical condition, such as cancer or hypertension, are at an increased risk for severe WNV symptoms.

To protect yourself and your family from West Nile Virus, Springdale health officials suggest the following:

Drain sources of standing water including buckets, tires, and bird baths
Apply mosquito dunks to water bodies that cannot be immediately drained
- Mosquito dunks are available at the Springdale Health Department Office
Take steps to prevent mosquitoes from entering your home (ex. repair window screens, keep doors closed)
Use EPA-approved insect repellent and reapply as directed
Cover exposed skin whenever possible
If you’re camping or sleeping outside, use a screened tent
Dress kids in clothing that covers arms and legs when weather permits
Cover strollers and baby carriers with mosquito netting
Do not use repellent on babies younger than 2 months old
Do not apply repellent directly to a child’s face, spray onto your hands first