Page 2 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 6, 2024 VIRUS | FROM PAGE 1 in August 2017, according to reports. Typically, positive sampling results in an elevated risk level. Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree and Director of Public Health John Fralick are sharing the following update from DPH regarding the elevated WNV risk level in Saugus and eight other communities. The news release reads as follows: The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced two additional human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) in Massachusetts this year, bringing the total number of human cases to six. 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While the temperatures may be a bit cooler, September is still within the peak time for West Nile virus activity in Massachusetts,” said Public Health Commissioner Robbie Goldstein, MD, PhD. “As we all adjust to our post-summer schedules, one routine that everyone should continue is using mosquito repellent when outdoors.” There have been 286 WNV-positive mosquito samples so far this year detected from Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Hampden, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk, and Worcester counties. The risk of human infection with WNV is moderate or high in Greater Boston (Middlesex, Norfolk, and Suffolk counties) and is also elevated in parts of Barnstable, Bristol, Essex, Hampden, Plymouth, and Worcester counties. WNV is usually transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. There were six human cases of WNV and no animal cases in 2023. No animal cases of WNV have been detected so far this year. What you can do to prevent WNV infection: 1. Be prepared: Know your risk – check the Massachusetts Arbovirus Update Page regularly, repair screens, clean up to get rid of mosquito breeding sites, be aware of stagnant water on private property (e.g., unused swimming pools) and consult the local board of health. 2. Wear long sleeves and long pants from dusk to dawn when weather permits. 3. Use mosquito netting on baby carriages and playpens. 4. Wear mosquito repellent when outdoors, especially between dusk and dawn. 5. Dump standing water twice weekly. 6. People over 50 or those who are immune compromised should adjust outdoor activity to avoid peak mosquito hours (from dusk to dawn). This summer the DPH Public Health Laboratory has confirmed WNV was detected in a bird-biting mosquito in Saugus on July 29; DPH notified the town of a mammal-biting mosquito collected from a Saugus sample that came back positive for WNV on Aug. 5; and the town received word from DPH of a bird-biting mosquito that tested positive for WNV in Saugus on Aug. 26. What you should do to protect yourself: The Town encourages all residents to follow this advice from DPH: Avoid mosquito bites 1. Apply insect repellent when you go outdoors. Use a repellent with DEET (N, N-diethyl-m-toluamide), permethrin, picaridin (KBR 3023), IR3535 or oil of lemon eucalyptus (p-methane 3, 8-diol [PMD]) according to the instructions on the product label. DEET products should not be used on infants under two months of age and should be used in concentrations of 30% or less on older children. Oil of lemon eucalyptus should not be used on children under three years of age. Permethrin products are intended for use on items such as clothing, shoes, bed nets and camping gear and should not be applied to skin. 2. Clothing can help reduce mosquito bites. Although it may be difficult to do when it’s hot, wearing long sleeves, long pants and socks when outdoors will help keep mosquitoes away from your skin. 3. Be aware of peak mosquito hours – the hours from dusk to dawn are peak biting times for many mosquitoes. When risk is increased, consider rescheduling outdoor activities that occur during evening or early morning. If you are outdoors at any time and notice mosquitoes around you, take steps to avoid being bitten by moving indoors, covering up and/or wearing repellent. Mosquito-proof your home 1. Drain standing water – many mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing water. Limit the number of places around your home for mosquitoes to breed by either draining or getting rid of items that hold water. Check rain gutters and drains. Empty any unused flowerpots and wading pools and change water in birdbaths frequently. 2. Install or repair screens – some mosquitoes like to come indoors. Keep them outside by having tightly fitting VIRUS | SEE PAGE 4 For Advertising with RESULTS, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-233-4446 or info@advocatenews.net
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