8 Human Cases of West Nile in Brazos County

By: Brazos County Health Department

Updated: Wed 6:49 PM, Sep 19, 2012

A total of 8 human cases of West Nile Virus have been confirmed in Brazos County by the Texas Department of State Health Services as of September 17, 2012.

Please keep in mind that all of Brazos County is positive for West Nile.

All Brazos County residents are urged to keep their defenses and practice the Four D's:

1. Drain standing water around the house, including tires, cans, flowerpots, rain gutters, buckets, wading pools, puddle and so on. Trim grass and shrubs and do not over water lawns and gardens.

2. Wear insect repellent containing DEET.

3. Stay indoors at dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active.

4. Dress in long sleeves and pants when outdoors to prevent bites.

For more information, visit brazoshealth.org.

Related Links
TAMU Taking Extra Steps to Combat West Nile Virus
Texas Dept of State Health Services WNV
CDC West Nile Virus Info

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