WEST NILE VIRUS News:

"You can further reduce your chances of becoming ill by protecting yourself from mosquito bites. To avoid mosquito bites:"

• "Apply insect repellent containing DEET (N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide) when you're outdoors. For more information see Using Insect Repellent Safely from the EPA . Learn what you need to know about repellents, insecticides, and more."

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• "Avoid applying repellent to children less than 2 years old. Use care in applying repellent to small children, and don't put repellent on their hands because it may get into their mouth or eyes and cause irritation."

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• "Read and followciICS01epellent."

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• "Wear long-sleeved clothes and long pants treated with repellent and stay indoors during peak mosquito feeding hours (dusk until dawn) to further reduce your risk."

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• "Limit the number of places available for mosquitos to lay their eggs by eliminating standing water sources from around your home."

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• "Check to see if there is an organized mosquito control program in your area. If no program exists, work with your local government officials to establish a program. The American Mosquito Control Association can provide advice, and their book Organization for Mosquito Control is a useful reference. Another source of information about pesticides and repellents is the National Pesticide Information Center , which also operates a toll-free information line: 1-800-858-7378 (check their website for hours)."