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Fight the Bite!
Helpful Tips

West Nile virus is spread by infected mosquitoes, and can cause serious, life-altering and even fatal disease. Virus transmission may occur in parts of the country where mosquitoes are still active.

Just one mosquito bite can transmit West Nile virus or other diseases. To prevent illness from WNV and other mosquito-borne diseases, remember:

Mosquito BulletUse Mosquito Repellent

Mosquito BulletEliminate Mosquito Breeding Sites

Mosquito BulletInstall or Repair Window and Door Screens

Mosquito BulletSupport Community-Based Mosquito Control Programs

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Maps of West Nile Virus Activity

Map of West Nile Virus Activity 06
2006 WNV activity
Includes human disease cases reported to CDC
Reported 2006 viremic blood donors
National & state maps (including county-level data)
On U.S. Geological Survey site. In collaboration with CDC & ArboNET surveillance system.
2005 WNV Activity | 2004 WNV Activity


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