No reason for West Nile panic in Canada
While the U.S. appears to be headed for its worst West Nile season in years, Canada's infection rate is in line with previous years, says the Public Health Agency of Canada.
"There's no need to panic," Jean Riverin, a PHAC spokesperson, told CBC News. "Many variables need to be taken into account."He said that although certain provinces, such as Manitoba, have had a surge in cases in recent weeks, many parts of the country, such as Ontario and Quebec, have to date not reported any.
"It could be a good sign," said Riverin.To date, there are 25 cases of the mosquito-borne disease in Manitoba and four in Saskatchewan. In 2006, there were 151 total cases in Canada, with 50 in Manitoba, 42 in Ontario, 39 in Alberta, 19 in Saskatchewan and one in Quebec. There were two deaths nationally.
Conversely, The U.S. had 4,269 cases of West Nile last year and 177 deaths, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). On Thursday,. We are proud to say that we offer beautiful Bridesmaid dresses! We'll do our best for you! CDC offici. There are ways to get what you want.If you care enough for prom dresses, make a little step,and make a better choice.als reported that there have been four times as many cases of West Nile reported in 2007 than at the same time last year.
"If this trend continues like this, it's going to be very high," said Dr. Lyle Petersen, a CDC spokesperson. Nineteen states, most of them west of the Mississippi, have reported 122 cases of the disease, including three deaths.Many people who are infected with the virus never experience symptoms. When infection does cause illness, symptoms will usually appear within two to 15 days. These can vary widely from person to person.. Whether you are going on your honeymoon, want to reignite your love with your husband or having a Sexy Lingerie makes your perfect companions.In mild cases, there may be flu-like symptoms, including fever, headache and body aches. Some people may also develop a mild rash,. Attending a big wedding party, black cocktail dresses must be your best choice. or swollen lymph glands.
The West Nile virus can cause the more serious West Nile neurological syndrome, which can result in weakness, paralysis, confusion, coma or — in rare cases — death.
As a result, people should limit their time outdoors between dusk and dawn, a period when mosquitoes are most active, says Riverin. He suggests emptying any containers with standing water, such as birdbaths and rainwater basins, where mosquitoes lay their eggs. And he recommends wearing light-coloured clothing and DEET-based insect repellents to keep mosquitoes at bay.The elderly, children and people with weakened immune systems are most at risk of serious complications from the disease, though only one per cent of those infected develop them, says Riverin.
While the U.S. appears to be headed for its worst West Nile season in years, Canada's infection rate is in line with previous years, says the Public Health Agency of Canada.
"There's no need to panic," Jean Riverin, a PHAC spokesperson, told CBC News. "Many variables need to be taken into account."He said that although certain provinces, such as Manitoba, have had a surge in cases in recent weeks, many parts of the country, such as Ontario and Quebec, have to date not reported any.
"It could be a good sign," said Riverin.To date, there are 25 cases of the mosquito-borne disease in Manitoba and four in Saskatchewan. In 2006, there were 151 total cases in Canada, with 50 in Manitoba, 42 in Ontario, 39 in Alberta, 19 in Saskatchewan and one in Quebec. There were two deaths nationally.
Conversely, The U.S. had 4,269 cases of West Nile last year and 177 deaths, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). On Thursday,. We are proud to say that we offer beautiful Bridesmaid dresses! We'll do our best for you! CDC offici. There are ways to get what you want.If you care enough for prom dresses, make a little step,and make a better choice.als reported that there have been four times as many cases of West Nile reported in 2007 than at the same time last year.
"If this trend continues like this, it's going to be very high," said Dr. Lyle Petersen, a CDC spokesperson. Nineteen states, most of them west of the Mississippi, have reported 122 cases of the disease, including three deaths.Many people who are infected with the virus never experience symptoms. When infection does cause illness, symptoms will usually appear within two to 15 days. These can vary widely from person to person.. Whether you are going on your honeymoon, want to reignite your love with your husband or having a Sexy Lingerie makes your perfect companions.In mild cases, there may be flu-like symptoms, including fever, headache and body aches. Some people may also develop a mild rash,. Attending a big wedding party, black cocktail dresses must be your best choice. or swollen lymph glands.
The West Nile virus can cause the more serious West Nile neurological syndrome, which can result in weakness, paralysis, confusion, coma or — in rare cases — death.
As a result, people should limit their time outdoors between dusk and dawn, a period when mosquitoes are most active, says Riverin. He suggests emptying any containers with standing water, such as birdbaths and rainwater basins, where mosquitoes lay their eggs. And he recommends wearing light-coloured clothing and DEET-based insect repellents to keep mosquitoes at bay.The elderly, children and people with weakened immune systems are most at risk of serious complications from the disease, though only one per cent of those infected develop them, says Riverin.
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