Transmitted by the bite of certain infected mosquitoes, the Nile virus is monitored on the provincial scale. The Public Health Department of Montérégie recalls some prevention councils.
It is suggested cover your skin by wearing long and pale clothes, especially at dawn and twilight, then using a mosquito repellent.
It is also suggested to install and check the mosquito nets on windows, doors and tents. It is recommended to protect toddlers with nets on strollers and outdoor parks.
Finally, it is necessary to eliminate the stagnant water around the house, such as in bins and gutters, because it promotes the reproduction of mosquitoes.
Although the majority of people infected with VNO have no symptoms, some may experience light discomforts such as fever, headache or muscle pain, “explains the public health management.
More serious complications may occur in rarer cases, among others in people over 50, suffering from chronic or immunosuppimated diseases.
There is currently no specific treatment or vaccine against the Western Nile virus.
