While many Americans prepare to grill, camp out, or go to the beach, officials want the public to know a few things about fireworks safety.
Doubling down in the face of a possibly dangerous mosquito season and what the health department wants you to know.Cumberland County's Vector Control Office was notified by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection of the second positive mosquito sample for WNV. The positive sample was reportedly collected in Carlisle Borough. The Cumberland County Vector Control Office will continue to monitor mosquito activity and treat water habitats to limit mosquito populations.
Treating water sources that cannot be drained, mosquito dunks or bits that contain Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis , which kills larvae. These products are safe for use around humans, and pets and can be found at hardware stores and other local retailers. The virus is not spread by person-to-person contact. One in five people infected with WNV develop a mild infection called West Nile fever; aches, fever, skin rash and swollen lymph nodes are symptoms of this infection. Less than one percent of infections develop into the life-threatening West Nile Encephalitis. Symptoms in severe cases include a high fever, headache, neck stiffness, muscle weakness, disorientation, tremors, and convulsions.
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