Fight the Bite | Protect Yourself and Your Family from West Nile Virus

Illinois is in peak season for West Nile Virus (WNV). WNV is spread to people through bites from infected mosquitoes. The best way to prevent ­­­West Nile is to protect yourself from mosquito bites:

• Use an EPA registered mosquito repellent
• Wear proper attire: loose fitting, long-sleeved shirts and pants
• Eliminate or drain items that can hold standing/stagnant water
• Use screens in windows and doors (air conditioning, if available) to keep mosquitoes outside

Find more prevention tips and information on West Nile Virus at FightTheBiteNow.com or the CDC West Nile Virus Prevention page.

Residents can also call the Lake Health Department’s West Nile hotline at (847) 377-8300 to report areas of stagnant water, report locations of dead birds, and obtain more information on the signs and symptoms of West Nile virus.