How to reduce your risk of West Nile virus during mosquito season

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Health officials recommend using EPA-approved insect repellent, wearing long sleeves, removing standing water and repairing window screens to help reduce the risk of West Nile virus during mosquito season. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

As mosquito activity increases across much of the United States during the summer months, public health officials are encouraging people to take simple precautions that can help reduce the risk of West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne illnesses, according to a CDC report. While most mosquito bites are only a nuisance, some mosquitoes can carry viruses capable of causing serious illness in humans.

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