St. Louis encephalitis primary prevention
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Overview
There are no available vaccines against St. Louis encephalitis viru. Primary prevention strategies include applying repellent, wearing protective clothing, installing and repairing screens, and preventing mosquitoes from laying eggs near your area.
Primary Prevention
There are no available vaccines against St. Louis encephalitis virus. Primary prevention strategies include the use of repellent, protective clothing, window screens, and the reduction of uncontrolled mosquito population.[1]
For more information on mosquito protection, visit American Mosquito Control Association.
References
- ↑ Saint Louis Encephalitis. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2009). http://www.cdc.gov/sle/general/pre.html Accessed on July 26, 2016