West Nile Virus Is Here (and There and Everywhere)

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Although West Nile virus is usually a mild illness, it can become a serious, life-threatening illness. We wanted to share this story from the Chevy Chase listserv about what happened to one area resident. No good ever comes from mosquitoes. The Centers for Disease Control has useful information on how to reduce the number of mosquitoes in your neck of the woods. You might also want to read these tips to prevent mosquito bites from a previous article on All Life Is Local.