logging in or signing up WNV for Homeowners CD Malden Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINTLite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 21 Category: Entertainment License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: October 21, 2007 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript Protect your Family from West Nile Virus : Protect your Family from West Nile Virus Slide2: West Nile Virus (WNV) normally circulates between wild birds and mosquitoes Humans can also get the virus. Horses are particularly susceptible. People and horses do not pass on the virus. West Nile Virus (WNV): West Nile Virus (WNV) WNV is a member of the flavivirus family of the Japanese Encephalitis virus serocomplex WNV may cause severe encephalitis (brain inflammation) in humans, horses and birds Crows and blue jays are highly susceptible WNV: WNV WNV is transmitted by mosquitoes, primarily Culex pipiens (Northern House Mosquito) WNV has been detected in more than 20 species of mosquitoes in North America Therefore, protection against mosquito bites is very importantWNV: WNV WNV can cause severe encephalitis (brain inflammation) in humans Since 1999, 10% of people who developed encephalitis due to WNV infection have died The risk for WNV is greatest in the very young, immune-compromised and elderly people There is no vaccine for people at the present time There are two important ways to protect yourself against WNV……………..WNV: WNV 2. Mosquito Control 1. Personal ProtectionSlide12: Active Ingredients For adults it is recommended that no more than 30% active ingredient be used For children no more than 10-15% active ingredient Adults should apply to children and avoid eyes, mouth and nose “Follow the manufacturer’s directions printed on the label” Chemical RepellentsSlide13: Mosquito Control Mosquitoes need standing water to lay their eggs and complete their development. Baby mosquitoes (larvae) can turn into adult mosquitoes in as little as a week. A female mosquito can lay up to hundreds of eggs in her lifetime. By eliminating water-holding containers, you can reduce mosquitoes around your home.Slide26: For information regarding this slide presentation, please contact: Dr. William JA Saville Extension Epidemiologist The Ohio State University Saville.4@osu.edu Chair, Education and Communication Subcommittee Ohio West Nile Virus Work Group Web site: http://prevmed.vet.ohio-state.edu You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
WNV for Homeowners CD Malden Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINTLite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 21 Category: Entertainment License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: October 21, 2007 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript Protect your Family from West Nile Virus : Protect your Family from West Nile Virus Slide2: West Nile Virus (WNV) normally circulates between wild birds and mosquitoes Humans can also get the virus. Horses are particularly susceptible. People and horses do not pass on the virus. West Nile Virus (WNV): West Nile Virus (WNV) WNV is a member of the flavivirus family of the Japanese Encephalitis virus serocomplex WNV may cause severe encephalitis (brain inflammation) in humans, horses and birds Crows and blue jays are highly susceptible WNV: WNV WNV is transmitted by mosquitoes, primarily Culex pipiens (Northern House Mosquito) WNV has been detected in more than 20 species of mosquitoes in North America Therefore, protection against mosquito bites is very importantWNV: WNV WNV can cause severe encephalitis (brain inflammation) in humans Since 1999, 10% of people who developed encephalitis due to WNV infection have died The risk for WNV is greatest in the very young, immune-compromised and elderly people There is no vaccine for people at the present time There are two important ways to protect yourself against WNV……………..WNV: WNV 2. Mosquito Control 1. Personal ProtectionSlide12: Active Ingredients For adults it is recommended that no more than 30% active ingredient be used For children no more than 10-15% active ingredient Adults should apply to children and avoid eyes, mouth and nose “Follow the manufacturer’s directions printed on the label” Chemical RepellentsSlide13: Mosquito Control Mosquitoes need standing water to lay their eggs and complete their development. Baby mosquitoes (larvae) can turn into adult mosquitoes in as little as a week. A female mosquito can lay up to hundreds of eggs in her lifetime. By eliminating water-holding containers, you can reduce mosquitoes around your home.Slide26: For information regarding this slide presentation, please contact: Dr. William JA Saville Extension Epidemiologist The Ohio State University Saville.4@osu.edu Chair, Education and Communication Subcommittee Ohio West Nile Virus Work Group Web site: http://prevmed.vet.ohio-state.edu