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FRIDAY, JULY 28, 2017 THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS — 9 Local & Entertainment West Nile Virus found in Haines mosquitoes West Nile virus has been detected in a pool of mosquitoes collected on July 10, 2017. The pool was collected from a trap about 4 miles west of Haines, Oregon. This is the fi rst pool of mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile Virus in the district this year. Oregon State Univer- sity Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory in Corvallis confi rmed the positive mosquito pool. The Baker Valley Vector Control District routinely sets 36 adult mosquito traps baited with CO2 weekly throughout Baker, Bowen and Keating Val- leys. The mosquitoes caught are then identifi ed to spe- cies, counted and pooled into groups of 10-50 and sent onto the OSU Veteri- nary Diagnostic Laboratory in Corvallis for testing. West Nile virus was pre- viously detected during the 2016 mosquito season. To date there have been no human, avian or equine cases reported in the Baker Valley Vector Control Dis- trict area this year. Dead bird surveillance has been ongoing in the district. People that notice sick or dead birds such as crows, magpies, jays and robins should contact Baker Val- ley Vector Control District so that they can be picked up for testing. Most people who be- come infected with West Nile virus do not become sick. Some may develop mild fl u-like symptoms such as fever, headache, body aches, and occasion- ally swollen lymph glands or rash. In some cases, West Nile may cause encephalitis, or infl ammation of the brain. What Should I Do if I Think I Have WNV? Milder WNv illness improves on its own, and people do not necessar- The ily need to seek medical attention for this infection though they may choose to do so. If you develop symptoms of severe WNv illness, such as unusually severe headaches or confusion, seek medical attention im- mediately. Severe WNv illness usu- ally requires hospitaliza- tion. Pregnant women and nursing mothers are encouraged to talk to their doctor if they develop symptoms that could be WNv. What Is the Risk of Get- ting Sick From WNV? People over 50, those with high blood pressure or are immunosuppressed are at higher risk to get severe illness. People over the age of 50, those with high blood pressure or are immu- nosuppressed are more likely to develop serious symptoms of WNv if they do get sick and should take special care to avoid mosquito bites. Being outside means you’re at risk. The more time you’re outdoors, the more time you could be bitten by an infected mosquito. Pay attention to avoid- ing mosquito bites if you spend a lot of time outside, either working or playing. Pregnancy and nursing do not increase risk of becoming infected with WNv. The risk that WNv may present to a fetus or an infant infected through breast milk is still being evaluated. Talk with your care pro- vider if you have concerns. The staff here at the Baker Valley Vector Con- trol District will increase surveillance and control measures within the district in response to the positive mosquito pools. The risk of West Nile is low but we do encourage people to take appropri- ate precautions to protect themselves from mosquito bites. Here are some sugges- tions on how to reduce the risk of exposure to West Nile Virus: Eliminate all sources of standing water that can be breeding ground for biting mosquitoes such as fl ooded fi elds, watering troughs, birdbaths, wading pools, clogged gutters and old tires. If it holds water for seven days it can produce mosquitoes. Avoid outdoor activities at dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most ac- tive. Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants when in mosquito infested areas. Use mosquito repellents making sure to follow the directions on the container. DEET. Products containing DEET include, but are not limited to, Off!, Cutter, Sawyer, and Ultrathon. Picaridin. Products containing picaridin include, but are not limited to, Cutter Advanced, Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus, and Autan (outside the US). Oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE) or PMD. Products containing OLE and PMD include, but are not limited to, Repel and Off ! IR3535 . Products containing IR3535 include, but are not limited to, Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus Expedition and SkinSmart. 2-undecanone. The product BioUD con- tains 2-undecanone. Make sure all screen doors and windows are in good repair and fi t tightly. For more information please contact: Baker County Health Department at 541-523- 8211 Baker County Press Subscribe Today! Name: Address: City, State, Zip: Email address: Phone: E-Only $29.95/yr. Print (Delivery) $39.95/yr. Print (Mail) $49.95/yr. Inside Baker City City Limits Only Outside Baker City City Limits Only 1. Make check payable to: Black Lyon Publishing, LLC 2. 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