|
|
 | | Targeting Health |  |
|
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
Provides information on West Nile Virus symptoms and treatment, causes and transmission of the virus, prevention and protection against West Nile Virus, and the surveillance of West Nile Virus.
West Nile virus is a virus mainly transmitted to people through the bite of an infected mosquito. Mosquitoes transmit the virus after becoming infected by feeding on the blood of birds that carry the virus. Information on symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, how to minimize your risk, and surveillance data and maps.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada
Background, transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, Health Canada's role, protecting yourself (pesticides, First Nations, pregnancy), animals other than birds, surveillance, links (provinces, Canadian Cooperative Wildlife Health Centre, Pest Management Regulatory Agency, Canadian Blood Services), media information.
Source: Health Canada
Available in various languages such as French, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Italian, Chinese and Tamil.
Source: Toronto Public Health
Canada had its first confirmed cases of West Nile (WN) virus in 2002. For most Canadians, the risk of illness from West Nile virus is low, and the risk of serious health effects is even lower. Nevertheless, it is important to know the symptoms of illness related to infection and how to minimize your risk, especially if virus activity is reported in an area near you.
Source: Health Canada
Provides three approaches for protecting children from mosquito bites. Briefly discusses the risks of transmitting the West Nile virus to both an unborn child and a nursing baby.
Source: Canadian Health Network
Presents a brief history of the virus in North America, lists of both mild and severe symptoms, and suggestions of who is most at risk of infection. Details specific strategies to avoid mosquito bites.
Source: Canadian Health Network
Describes various means of exposure, disease symptoms, and who is most vulnerable. Lists various methods of controlling or avoiding mosquitoes.
Source: Canadian Health Network
Scientific evidence, speculation and lore abound when it comes to repelling mosquitoes - we've all heard our share of myths and home remedies that can prevent mosquito bites. However, you should use caution before trusting in these remedies. Comments from experts on some of these myths is outlined below, but they commonly agree that none of these home remedies are as effective as covering up and wearing a federally registered insect repellent such as products containing DEET (N, N-diethyl-m-toluamide).
Source: Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Ontario
This page features information about West Nile virus surveillance activities in the Province of Manitoba, Canada.
Source: Government of Manitoba - Manitoba Health
What you need to know and what you can do about West Nile virus.
Source: Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Ontario
We are providing you with the following biosafety advisory regarding the laboratory manipulation of the West Nile (WN) virus and handling of potentially infectious clinical specimens.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada
Control of larvae and adult mosquitos, use of DEET, personal insect repellant safety, methods for controlling mosquitos around your home.
Source: Health Canada
Avoiding infection; cases in the US; about the virus, the disease, and its spread; dead birds, links to other CDC sites.
Source: Government of the United States
Roles, responsibilities, activities, diagnosis laboratories.
Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency
West Nile virus in animals, diagnosis and treatment, risk reduction, CFIA's role.
Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency
|
| |
|
|
|
