Replies 3. Find out what's happening in Washington Heights-Inwood with free, real-time updates from Patch. Let's go! Here's how the Health Department says to best keep safe from the pesticides:.
To stay safe during spraying: Stay indoors, whenever possible. Air conditioners can remain on. While unnecessary, you may wish to close air conditioner vents, or choose the recirculate function. After spraying:.
Wash skin and clothing exposed to pesticides with soap and water. There have only been a few reported cases of West Nile in newborns.
In one case, an infant likely became infected through breast milk. The health benefits of breastfeeding have been well established and there are no recommendations to stop breastfeeding because of West Nile.
Repellents registered with the EPA are safe for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Children who attend school, camp or go on trips outdoors during the daytime are at low risk for mosquito bites.
Ticks and some types of mosquitoes can still be active during the day. If your child will be around areas where mosquitoes are active, take precautions to protect them from mosquito bites. In rare cases, people have become infected with West Nile through a blood donation or organ transplant. Routine testing of donated blood products reduces this risk of transmission and is mandatory in NYC. If you have symptoms of West Nile virus or other concerns after a blood transfusion or organ transplant, talk to your health care provider.
People infected with West Nile virus should not donate blood for days after they started having symptoms. Pets can get West Nile. Most will not get sick and cannot spread the virus to people. Repellents recommended for humans are not approved for pet use. Speak with your veterinarian about appropriate products to use on your pets to prevent mosquitoes and other insects.
Health Search all NYC. Menu Promoting and Protecting the City's Health. West Nile Virus West Nile virus is spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. Transmission West Nile cannot be spread person-to-person through casual contact.
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