West Nile Virus: How to Protect Yourself and Your Family

In the summer of 2012, the United States has experienced the largest, most extensive West Nile virus outbreak in history. As of late August, over 1200 people in the United States have reported exposure to the virus, and out of those, almost 50 lives have been lost in the wake of this terrifying, unknown virus.

The lifespan of the common mosquito peaks in the second or third week of August, and with it taking on average 14 days for symptoms of West Nile virus to appear, it is estimated that ...