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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Friday, August 21, 2015 | 12 Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Oakville and Burlington by Michael Gregory Metroland West Media A batch of mosquitoes in Oakville and Burlington tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV), Halton Region said Thursday. "In looking at our West Nile virus data since 2002, it is clear August and September are the months with the highest risk for Halton residents to become infected with West Nile virus," said Dr. Monir Taha, Halton's associate medical officer of health (MOH). "Now, and until the hard frosts of fall set in, Halton residents should take extra efforts to protect themselves against mosquito bites and remove mosquito breeding sites." The Region recommends the following: · Cover up. Wear light-coloured, long-sleeved shirts and pants with tightly-woven fabric; · Avoid being outdoors from early evening to morning when mosquitoes are most active and likely to bite, as well as at any time in shady, wooded areas; · Reduce mosquito breeding sites around your home by getting rid of all water-filled containers and objects. Change the water in bird baths at least once per week; · Use an approved insect repellent, such as one containing DEET or icaridin; · Make sure your window and door screens are tight and without holes, cuts or other openings. The majority of people infected with the WNV (approximately 70-80 per cent) have no symptoms and don't feel sick. For the remainder, most have mild symptoms that usually appear within two to 15 days after infection. These symptoms include fever, headache, body aches, mild rash and swollen lymph glands. While anyone infected can be at risk of developing more severe symptoms and health effects, such as meningitis and encephalitis, adults 50 years of age and older and those with underlying conditions and/or weaker immune systems are at greater risk. Fewer than one per cent of those infected with the virus will develop severe symptoms and health effects, such as rapid onset of severe headache, high fever, stiff neck, nausea, difficulty swallowing, vomiting, drowsiness, confusion, loss of consciousness, lack of coordination, muscle weakness and paralysis, Public Health Agency of Canada officials say. There is no specific treatment or vaccine for WNV and some patients with severe illness could experience a variety of health effects for months or years afterwards. -- with files from Bob Mitchell, Oakville Beaver Sweetlegs... Most comfy leggings ever! 905-829-1040 www.bombaybhelrestaurant.com Come Visit Us Elly's Sweetleg Home Boutique in Oakville Kids, Adults and plus­sizes all available Indian Cuisine (647)802-8906 Contact Elly - Independent Sweetlegs Distributor today! elly.keogh03@gmail.com | www.facebook.com/Sweetlegs­Oakville­Elly 2525 Hampshire Gate, Oakville, L6H 6C8 BULK MULCH, SOIL, SAND, COMPOST, INTERLOCK, STEPS, AGGREGATES, ARMOUR STONE, JUMBO FLAGSTONE, PIZZA OVEN, FIRE PITS AND MORE!! WE SELL ..... WE DELIVER!! 4th Line QEW 450 Wyecroft Rd., Unit 4 #1 SHOE STORE #1 CHILDREN'S SHOE STORE Monday-Friday 9am to 9pm Saturday 9am to 6pm · Sunday 10am to 6pm HOURS: FAMILY OWNED FOR 59 YEARS! landscapeelements.ca Dorval FactORy SHOe OUtlet 2394 FAIRVIEW ST., BURLINGTON 905-632-9688 Get Your Rocks Off Us! 905-337-7625