If outdoor equipment and toys are exposed to pesticides, they may be washed with soap and water to reduce the possibility of exposure. Wash skin and clothing exposed to pesticides with soap and water. Evidence indicates that the chance of human infection and illness resulting from West Nile virus is very low. People older than 50, especially the elderly, are those most likely to get seriously ill if they become infected, and should, therefore, take the greatest care to prevent exposure to mosquito bites. I've gotten a mosquito bite.
Illnesses related to mosquito bites are still uncommon.
However, you should see a doctor immediately if you develop symptoms such as high fever, confusion, muscle weakness, severe headaches, stiff neck, or if your eyes become sensitive to light. Patients with mild symptoms should recover completely, and do not require any specific medication or laboratory testing. This will assist us in our efforts to monitor possible WNV activity. However, while every report is important to our monitoring efforts, we will be collecting only a sample of the dead birds and not every dead bird reported. If you do not receive a phone call from DOH to arrange pick up of the dead bird within 2 business days of making the report, please dispose of the dead bird.