West Nile Cases Continue in Illinois
September 6th, 2007The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)? announced five more cases of? West Nile virus yesterday.? This makes 19 reported cases for 2007.
Of particular interest to ChildInsure.com is that a teenage boy in Bureau County became sick in mid-August.? As with anything, children are also susceptible to West Nile Virus.? Kids are just as likely to be at risk, and maybe even more so, due to their penchant for outdoor activities.
Stay safe and take a look at IDPH’s press release for tips on minimizing your risk of exposure via mosquito bites.