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There are no available vaccines against St. Louis encephalitis virus (SLEV). Primary prevention strategies include using repellent, wearing protective clothing, installing or reparing screens, and preventing mosquitoes from laying eggs near your area. While all of these methods are valid, reducing exposure to mosquitoes remains the best defense against infection with St. Louis Encephalitis and other mosquito-borne viruses. | There are no available vaccines against St. Louis encephalitis virus (SLEV). Primary prevention strategies include using repellent, wearing protective clothing, installing or reparing screens, and preventing mosquitoes from laying eggs near your area. While all of these methods are valid, reducing exposure to mosquitoes remains the best defense against infection with St. Louis Encephalitis and other mosquito-borne viruses. | ||
# Apply [[mosquito repellent]]. | |||
# Wear protective clothing. | |||
# Avoid peak biting hours. | |||
# Install and repair screens. | |||
# Keep mosquitoes from laying eggs near you. | |||
For more information on mosquito facts, best types of repellants to use, and mosquito protection, visit the [http://www.mosquito.org/faq American Mosquito Control Association]. | For more information on mosquito facts, best types of repellants to use, and mosquito protection, visit the [http://www.mosquito.org/faq American Mosquito Control Association]. |
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Overview
Primary Prevention
There are no available vaccines against St. Louis encephalitis virus (SLEV). Primary prevention strategies include using repellent, wearing protective clothing, installing or reparing screens, and preventing mosquitoes from laying eggs near your area. While all of these methods are valid, reducing exposure to mosquitoes remains the best defense against infection with St. Louis Encephalitis and other mosquito-borne viruses.
- Apply mosquito repellent.
- Wear protective clothing.
- Avoid peak biting hours.
- Install and repair screens.
- Keep mosquitoes from laying eggs near you.
For more information on mosquito facts, best types of repellants to use, and mosquito protection, visit the American Mosquito Control Association.