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Surveillance update: • Maps  • Statistics   News Releases Educational Materials Radio Ads Print Ads Information for: • General Public   Clinical information for: • Health Care Providers, Local Health Officers/ Personal Health Programs & Veterinarians   Environmental health information for: • Local Health Programs, State Agencies & Other Organizations   Permit for:  • Aquatic Mosquito Control   Information numbers: Olympia Area 360-236-3980  Toll Free 1-866-78VIRUS CDC (TTY) 1-866-874-2646   • Find your local health department			West Nile Virus in Washington West Nile Virus in Washington  2008 Humans: 0* Horses: 17 Birds: 4 Mosquito Samples: 23 In-state Acquired Cases *1 blood donor, not listed in this table, was detected in King County. The patient resides in King County, but had recently traveled to Yakima County and Oregon State. See news release. Welcome to the Washington State Department of Health's West Nile Virus Web site. This site is your source for the latest West Nile virus information including: the basics about this mosquito-carried disease surveillance efforts in Washington State an in-depth look at related health issues educational materials other resources and links Latest News Four birds test positive for West Nile virus in Washington, September 3, 2008 Infected mosquitoes provide vital reminder to fight the bite - monitoring program identifies West Nile virus positive mosquitoes in West Richland, Benton-Franklin Health District, August 21, 2008 (pdf  39kb)     King County blood donor could be the state's first West Nile virus case in 2008 - most likely acquired in eastern Washington, but also briefly visited Oregon, August 19, 2008   West Nile virus positive mosquitoes breach the gap in greater Yakima area, Yakima Health District, August 14, 2008 (pdf 43kb)   West Nile virus found in Moses lake and Toppenish area horses- first cases in 2008, Washington State Department of Agriculture, August 1, 2008   West Nile virus reported in Mid-Columbia, Tricity Herald, July 17, 2008   Mosquitoes buzzing, bringing West Nile virus concerns, June 18, 2008   State veterinarian urges horse owners to vaccinate against West Nile virus, Washington State Department of Agriculture, May 5, 2008   Educational Materials Brochures: West Nile Virus - Do You Know What's Biting You? and Mosquito Repellents - How to Use It Safely   West Nile Virus - Fight the Bite flyers are now available in five languages - Chinese, Khmer, Korean, Russian, and Vietnamese   CDC, West Nile Virus Prevention: Training and Educational Materials   CDC, West Nile Virus Educational Outreach Materials for Spanish Speaking Audiences   Additional Information This season, CDC, Updated Information Regarding Insect Repellents includes a new active ingredient, IR3535 to their list of active ingredients that typically provide reasonably long-lasting protection.  EPA characterizes IR3535 as a "biopesticide repellent" along with oil of lemon eucalyptus which are derived from natural materials.   Outdoor workers, including farm workers, foresters, groundskeepers, construction workers and others are at risk of West Nile virus. Learn what employers and workers can do to reduce that risk, visit NIOSH, Recommendations to Protect Outdoor Workers from West Nile Virus Exposure Web page.     OrganDonor.Gov offers information for organ transplant recipients regarding their increased risk of severe West Nile infection.			What is West Nile virus?   How is it spread?   Who is at risk?   What are the symptoms?   How can I protect myself?   What is an effective mosquito repellent?   How do I report a dead bird?   What is being done in Washington?

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