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First case of West Nile Virus reported in Ottawa. It will pale in comparison to the upcoming (and risk generally ignored/dismissed by the public) flu season except you can do something to help prevent the flu.
Health Headlines Commentary for September 26, 2019 Source:Ottawa has first case of human West Nile virus infection for 2019
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West Nile virus in Ontario: Most people do not have symptoms and recover without incident. Use repellent and protective clothing.
Health Headlines Commentary for August 24, 2017 Source: Ontario facing worst West Nile Virus ‘outbreak’ in 15 years, says researcher Reference: West Nile virus in Ontario, Canada: A twelve-year analysis of human case prevalence, mosquito surveillance, and climate data
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Wednesday House Call August 23, 2017: Mosquito dive bombers
Wednesday House Call August 23, 2017 Dr Barry Dworkin joins Rob Snow to discuss the latest health stories of the week. Today: West Nile virus. Numb toes and pain. What can be the cause? Low back pain not being treated very well Hyperhidrosis or profuse sweating problems Shingles vaccine
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West Nile Virus found in Ottawa.
Health Headlines Commentary for September 28, 2016
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West Nile virus prevention measures
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for September 28, 2012 [display_podcast] Source: West Nile virus kills two in Ontario in ‘worst outbreak’ in a decade
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A missed opportunity that may have helped prevent the spread of West Nile virus in North America
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for September 7, 2012 [display_podcast] Source: How to protect against rare, late summer ‘bugs
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For most people, West Nile does not pose much of a threat
We are in the midst of several disease outbreaks of great concern to all. The lack of definitive information creates fear and anxiety. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) posted alerts about Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/sars/) and information about the upcoming season of West Nile virus infection (http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/index.htm). Information puts risk in perspective.