Solano’s first human case of the West Nile Virus this 12 months has been confirmed, county well being officers introduced Thursday.
The particular person is a Vacaville resident and is recovering, in line with a press release from the Solano County Division of Well being and Social Companies, Public Well being division.
As of Thursday, the California Division of Public Well being reported seven human instances of West Nile this 12 months.
“West Nile virus is mostly transmitted to folks and animals via the chunk of a mosquito contaminated with the virus,” stated Christine Wu, M.D., M.P.H., Solano’s deputy well being officer, within the assertion. “Residents ought to take the required precautions to cut back the chance of getting an an infection by utilizing insect repellent when spending time outside and eradicating standing water sources across the dwelling.”
Mosquitos, officers stated, change into contaminated after they feed on contaminated birds. Cut back the chance of contracting West Nile by following these pointers:
- At daybreak and nightfall, when mosquitoes are most energetic, keep away from being outdoors. In case you are outside, put on a long-sleeved shirt and lengthy pants and use insect repellent.
- Drain standing water, as mosquitoes lay their eggs there. You probably have a decorative pond, contact Solano County Mosquito Abatement District (SCMAD) at 437-1116 for a free mosquito fish.
- Insect repellents assist hold mosquitoesat bay. Apply an EPA-registered insect repellent containing DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, IR3535 or para-menthane-diol merchandise per the producer’s directions.
- Guarantee doorways and home windows have tight-fitting screens to maintain mosquitoes out. Restore or exchange screens with tears or holes.
About 4 in 5 folks contaminated with the West Nile is not going to develop signs. About 1 in 5 will develop gentle flu-like signs together with fever, headache, physique aches, nausea, vomiting and swollen lymph glands.
About 1 in 150, although, will develop extreme neurological illness. In uncommon instances, the an infection will be deadly.
Essentially the most susceptible are folks age 60 and up, and people with sure medical circumstances like most cancers, diabetes, hypertension, kidney illness and individuals who have obtained organ transplants.
The SCMAD employees is conducting surveillance within the affected space to use acceptable management measures the place mosquitoes of the identical contaminated species are current.
Residents are inspired to report lifeless birds on-line at www.WestNile.Ca.Gov or by calling 1-877-WNV-BIRD (1-877-968-2473).