What are state and local agencies doing to reduce the risk of West Nile Virus (WNV) transmission?

State and local agencies conduct the following activities or provide the following services in conjunction with the statewide WNV prevention, surveillance and control program:

  • Ongoing surveillance for mosquito breeding sources
  • Ongoing, targeted mosquito prevention and control
  • A toll-free information and dead bird reporting hotline: 1-877-WNV-BIRD
  • Targeted public education, emphasizing the importance of personal protective measures
  • Rapid and comprehensive communication with the medical community and veterinarians
  • Rapid response testing by the WNV laboratory network for timely and accurate human case determinations

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1. What is West Nile Virus?
2. What are the symptoms of WNV?
3. When was West Nile Virus (WNV) first found in the United States?
4. When was West Nile Virus (WNV) first found in California?
5. How is West Nile Virus (WNV) detected and monitored in California?
6. How is West Nile Virus transmitted?
7. How soon do infected people get sick?
8. How is West Nile Virus (WNV) infection treated?
9. What should I do if I think I have West Nile Virus (WNV)?
10. If you have had West Nile Virus (WNV) are you immune (protected) to further infections?
11. Who is at greatest risk of getting severely ill from West Nile Virus?
12. Can animals get sick from West Nile Virus (WNV)?
13. What can a person do to prevent getting sick from West Nile Virus?
14. Can the public assist in detecting West Nile Virus by reporting dead birds?
15. What are state and local agencies doing to reduce the risk of West Nile Virus (WNV) transmission?