CDC urges people to prevent mosquito bites as West Nile virus season hits a strong, early start
Health officials said 48 cases, including 38 severe infections, were confirmed by June 30 as 23 states reported West Nile virus.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed at least 48 West Nile virus cases, including 38 severe infections, across 23 states as of June 30, marking the earliest season start in 10 years.
- Historically, the CDC reports only about 10 cases by the end of June, so the current total represents the largest early-season spike seen since 2004.
- Arizona remains the primary hotspot, reporting 32 total cases, with 29 infections concentrated in Maricopa County, which has also recorded four deaths this year.
- Experts advise taking precautions as millions of Americans prepare for Independence Day celebrations; families should use DEET-based insect repellent and remove standing water, as even an overturned bottle cap can breed mosquitoes.
- Warmer weather assists mosquito proliferation, increasing transmission risks for vulnerable populations, as adults older than 60 face the highest risk of severe, potentially deadly neuroinvasive complications.
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CDC Warns of Early Surge In West Nile Virus Cases
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is urging Americans to protect themselves from mosquito bites after West Nile virus activity reached its earliest and most widespread start in a decade. As of June 30, health officials had confirmed at least 48 cases across 23 states, including 38 severe infections—well above the historical average of about 10 cases typically reported by the end of June.💡Arizona has emerged as the nation…
CDC urges people to prevent mosquito bites as West Nile virus season hits a strong, early start - Regional Media News
Health officials are encouraging people to use bug spray and mosquito-control efforts as West Nile virus season is off to its earliest and worst start in over two decades. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday that it had confirmed at least 48 cases - 38 of them severe - as of June 30. Since 2004, the average number of cases reported to the CDC by the end of June is around 10. Federal health officials said 23 states have …
West Nile season off to alarming start ahead of July 4th holiday
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting the earliest start to West Nile virus season in the United States, with the highest number of human disease cases by this point in the year since 2004.
West Nile virus season’s fastest start in decades spurs warning before 4th of July
The Aedes mosquito is a known vector for several viruses, including West Nile virus, yellow fever virus, dengue virus, chikungunya virus, and Zika virus.(Photo by Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto via Getty Images) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention explained Wednesday that 2004 was the last time the number of human cases going into July was this high. Since then, there has been an average of 10 cases at this point of the year. This year, the…
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