County Urges Public to Remember it’s Still West Nile Virus Season
Oct. 6, 2014 | 2:08 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The calendar may say fall is here, but warm weather means it’s still West Nile virus season. Remember to “Prevent, Protect, Report.”
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San Diego County Resident with West Nile Virus Hospitalized
Aug. 29, 2014 | 2:43 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
A man was hospitalized with West Nile virus and a woman, who was treated as an outpatient, is listed as probably having the virus, the County Health and Human Services Agency reported today.
VIDEO: Kids on a Swat Team?
Aug. 8, 2014 | 9:46 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
Vector Control paid a visit to the Spring Valley library to teach kids how to fight off a serious public health threat.
Hawk Tests Positive for West Nile Virus
Aug. 7, 2014 | 4:17 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
County environmental health officials are reminding people to protect themselves from mosquitoes after a hawk tested positive for the potentially deadly West Nile virus.
First Local Human Case of West Nile Virus in 2014 Reported
Jul. 21, 2014 | 3:18 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
A 43-year-old Santee man has the first confirmed local case of West Nile virus (WNV) in 2014, the County Health and Human Services Agency reported today. This is the first local human case since 2012.
VIDEO: Vector Control Goes To School
May 27, 2014 | 8:00 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
How much standing-water breeds mosquitoes? These 3rd graders found out through a pilot program from Vector Control.
VIDEO: West Nile Virus Kick-off
Apr. 21, 2014 | 7:30 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
The County is taking West Nile Virus precautions, like spraying larvicide in mosquito breeding areas. Learn how you can also help “fight the bite.”