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This is a LINCS message from the Hunterdon County Department of Health. See attachment (1) or message below concerning increased West Nile virus levels in local mosquito populations.
To: Healthcare Providers, HMC (lab, IP, ED), Veterinarians and Local Boards of Health
From: Tadhgh Rainey, Mosquito/Vector Control
Phone: 908-788-1351; Email: trainey@co.hunterdon.nj.us
West Nile Virus – Hunterdon County Mosquito Samples
Vector surveillance methods have detected West Nile virus in mosquitoes in Hunterdon County. Virus levels have increased in mosquito populations in the past week. Recent rain and predicted rainfall in the upcoming days will likely produce sizable broods of mosquitoes. This combination could elevate West Nile virus levels during late August and September.
To date the NJDHSS has reported West Nile activity in mosquitoes from 19 of 21 New Jersey counties. One human case of the disease has been identified in Mercer County.
Health care providers are reminded to report diagnosis of viral encephalitis within 24 hours to the Health Department. The health department can be contacted at 908-788-1351 or 908-806-4570 between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM on county work days.
During holidays or after hours, health care providers can call the Hunterdon County 911 Communications Center at 908-788-1202 in order to reach a member of the health department.
Veterinarians are reminded that vaccination of horses provides protection from West Nile virus infection.
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