Senior Connection

Sep 11, 2012

Is There A Vaccine That Protects Against Westnile Virus, Eee Or Other Mosquito Related Illnesses?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as of Aug. 21, 47 states have reported West Nile virus infections in people, birds or mosquitoes, with 1,118 of those cases diagnosed in humans, resulting in 41 deaths.

Sharone Green, MD, infectious disease specialist at UMass Memorial Medical Center, answers questions about West Nile virus (WNV) prevention, symptoms, treatment and more!

To read the entire article, click on UMASS Memorial Medical Center.


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