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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Friday, September 16, 2016 | 12 First human case of West Nile Virus confirmed in Oakville by Julia Le Oakville Beaver Staff An Oakville woman in her 50s has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) -- becoming the first reported human case of the disease in Halton this year, according to the Halton health department. "Halton Region is committed to being safe and healthy. Until the fall frost, Halton residents should continue to protect themselves against mosquito bites and remove mosquito breeding sites," said Halton Region Medical Officer of Health Dr. Hamidah Meghani in a statement issued Thursday (Sept. 15). We fill more than your prescriptions. We fulfill your expectations When you need a prescription filled or advice about an over-the-counter medication, you can rely on your Morelli's Pharmacy team to be fast, helpful and knowledgeable. Online Prescription RENEWAL Specialty compounding available at all our morelli'S locationS. "We specialize in compounding pain management therapy, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy & cosmeceutical compounds" Dr. Hamidah Meghani "While 80 per cent of people infected with West Nile virus will have no symptoms, others will have West Nile fever, consisting of fever, headache, muscle ache and a rash. If residents are concerned or experiencing symptoms, I would encourage them to visit their health care professional." The types of mosquitoes that transmit WNV to humans most commonly breed in urban areas in places that hold water, such as birdbaths, planter pots, old toys, and tires, according to the Region's health department. To help protect themselves and their families All locations are located inside Longos & are open 7 days a week MORELLI'S PHARMACY (INSIDE LONGO'S) 2900 WALKERS LINE BURLINGTON, ONTARIO L7M 4M8 PH: 905-331-4554 · FX: 905-331-8486 MORELLI'S PHARMACY (INSIDE LONGO'S) 469 CORNWALL ROAD OAKVILLE, ONTARIO L6J 7S8 PH: 905-845-8999 · FX: 905-845-8990 MORELLI'S PHARMACY (INSIDE LONGO'S) 1225 FAIRVIEW STREET BURLINGTON, ONTARIO L7S 1Y5 PH: 905-333-5537 · FX: 905/333-8213 MORELLI'S PHARMACY (INSIDE LONGO'S) 338 DUNDAS STREET EAST OAKVILLE, ONTARIO L6H 6Z9 PH: 905-257-1277 · FX: 905-257-4537 MORELLI'S PHARMACY (INSIDE LONGO'S) 3455 WYECROFT ROAD OAKVILLE, ONTARIO L6L 0B1 PH: 905-469-6523 · FX: 905-469-6804 from mosquitoes, residents should: · Cover up. Wear light-coloured, longsleeved 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 the home by getting rid of all water-filled containers and objects, where possible and changing the water in birdbaths 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 As part of its ongoing West Nile prevention program, Regional staff continually monitor areas of standing water, eliminate potential mosquito breeding sites and larvicide when mosquito larvae is found. A map showing the locations of standing water sites that have had larvicide applied this year can be viewed by visiting halton.ca/wnv. To date, 20 mosquito pools have tested positive for WNV -- 15 in Oakville, three in Burlington and two in Milton. To report standing water at public facilities or for more information about West Nile virus, visit halton.ca/wnv, dial 311 or e-mail wnv@ halton.ca. YOUR SAFETY COVER SPECIALISTS fALL INsTALLs AvAILAbLE LEISURE CENTRE Authorized Dealer of lazboyspas.com MADE IN CANADA Hurry IN for bIg yEAr END sAvINgs PooL CLosINg wITH PurCHAsE of A sAfETy CovEr! frEE MADE IN CANADA 5430 Harvester rD., Burlington 905-631-0837 · 905-389-6610 LEISURE CENTRE www.foxpoolandspalc.ca · www.lazboyspas.com 5430 Harvester RD, Burlington · 905-631-0837 foxpoolandspalc.ca