Alberta Health Services reminding locals to protect themselves from West Nile infection
LETHBRIDGE – From 2003 to 2017, 514 cases of West Nile virus were confirmed in Alberta, many of which were acquired here in the province.
With the summertime bringing about a higher number of mosquitoes in the province, Alberta Health Services wants to remind Albertans to take precautions necessary to protect themselves against West Nile virus infection.
Lead Medical Officer of Health for the South Zone, Dr. Vivien Suttorp, says with exposure to mosquitoes comes the risk of West Nile virus.
“Because some mosquitoes carry West Nile virus, it’s important to avoid being bitten at all.”