West Nile Virus

Here in New England several cases of West Nile Virus have been reported in the past few weeks. Mosquitoes in 17 towns in Connecticut have tested positive for the virus. Although some communities are spraying to kill mosquitoes you should be ever vigilant to prevent contracting the disease. West Nile Virus can be serious, but you can minimize your risk if you take precautions. Avoid wet and swampy areas at dusk and dawn. Dress appropriately. This means long pants and long sleeve shirts. Spray yourself with a product that contains Deet when leaving the car and before setting foot on the hunt for the geocache. If you have been bitten by a mosquito and are curious as to the symptoms you can visit the the CDC website.