Everyone can help reduce the risk of getting West Nile virus. Important things you can do:
Drain anything that holds standing water, such as:
Report dead birds. Call the State Department of Health Services toll free at 1-877-WNV-BIRD (1-877-968-2473).
Repair window and door screens to prevent mosquitoes from entering homes and businesses.
Wear long sleeves and pants if you have to be outdoors when mosquitoes are present.
Use a repellent containing the ingredient DEET - 30% or less is recommended for adults and 10% or less of DEET is recommended for children age 2-12 years. Do not use on pets.
Limit times outdoor at dusk and dawn.
West Nile virus is a disease spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. Not all mosquitoes transmit West Nile virus and you cannot get West Nile virus from an infected person.
For information about mosquito fish, which control mosquitoes by eating their larvae, and other mosquito control methods, contact Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District - 155 Mason Circle, Concord, CA 94520 - 925-685-9301-www.ccmvcd.dst.ca.us
For health information, contact Contra Costa Health Services - 1-888-959-9911 - cccpublichealth.org | 
