Wampsville, N.Y. - Madison County Public Health department says they have found a mosquito pool in the Town of Sullivan, positive for the Jamestown Canyon Virus.
Although not common in the state, this virus has been detected in previous years.
There are no vaccines to prevent or medicines to treat Jamestown Canyon virus infection according to the CDC.
So everyone is encouraged to reduce your risk of getting bitten by mosquitos.
To prevent mosquito bites, Madison County Public Health recommends people:
- Wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts, shoes and socks when spending time outdoors.
- Apply insect repellent when spending time outdoors.
- Prevent mosquito bites by limiting outdoor activities between dusk and dawn. This is when mosquitoes are most active.
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