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More Cases Of West Nile Virus Found In Mass Mosquitoes: Health Officials More Cases Of West Nile Virus Found In Mass Mosquitoes: Health Officials
More Cases Of West Nile Virus Found In Mass Mosquitoes: Health Officials Massachusetts health officials have urged caution after more mosquitoes tested positive for the potentially fatal West Nile Virus in Hampshire County. This adds to the number of infected insects already found in West Springfield, Worcester, and Brookline.  The Massachusetts Health Department announced this week that testers had detected the virus in Hadley and South Hadley on July 28. The risk of exposure remains low for most people, but residents should take steps to prevent contracting West Nile Virus. Young children and the elderly are especially at risk of severe complications if th…

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West Nile Virus Detected In Eastern Mass Mosquitos: Health Department West Nile Virus Detected In Eastern Mass Mosquitos: Health Department
West Nile Virus Detected In Eastern Mass Mosquitos: Health Department Health officials have warned Massachusetts residents to take precautions after researchers discovered this year's first case of West Nile Virus in mosquitos.  The virus was first detected in mosquitos captured in Brookline, the Massachusetts Department of Health said.  “We often find the first evidence of WNV in mosquitoes at about this time every year,” said Public Health Commissioner Dr. Robert Goldstein in a news release. "We are asking people to start taking steps now to avoid mosquito bites. While WNV can cause serious illness, there are simple things that you can do to prote…

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