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During the summer of 2005, Nova Scotia had one confirmed human case of West Nile virus (WNV) which was contracted while traveling in an area where there were high numbers of human cases. Other than the travel-related case, there was no West Nile virus activity in the province in 2005. Testing of dead birds for the 2006 West Nile season is now underway. Test results will be updated weekly on West Nile Watch beginning in July. For tips to protect yourself and your family from West Nile Virus, to make your yard less mosquito friendly, or to learn more about safely applying insect repellants, please see the fact sheets below.
For more information: If you have health questions about West Nile virus, please call your local Public Health Services. http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/english/diseases/west_nile.html This Health Canada Web site provides relevant information on West Nile Virus and the activities that are being undertaken nationally in 2006 West Nile virus season. There are links to information on various subjects relating to the virus, from protecting yourself and your family, to symptoms to treatments, to pesticide use, to surveillance information. Canadian Blood Services provides up-to-date information on their work to protect the blood system against West Nile Virus.
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