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Eau du mosquito.


The next time a strange guy sidles up to you in a club to feed you that line about how good you smell and then asks what you're wearing, proudly tell him, "Repellent." West Nile virus West Nile virus, microorganism and the infection resulting from it, which typically produces no symptoms or a flulike condition. The virus is a flavivirus and is related to a number of viruses that cause encephalitis. , which is transmitted to humans from birds via mosquitoes, has spread through nearly the entire continental United States United States territory, including the adjacent territorial waters, located within North America between Canada and Mexico. Also called CONUS.  and is in full swing. In 2004 human cases of West Nile West Nile may refer to:
  • West Nile virus
  • West Nile region in Uganda
 were reported in 40 states; bird infections were reported in 47. Washington, Alaska, and Hawaii are the only three states where West Nile has yet to appear; California, Arizona, and Colorado lead the nation in cases.

Here are some tips the government recommends to protect yourself against mosquito bites and potential exposure:

* Apply insect repellent insect repellent, substance applied to the skin in order to provide protection against biting insects, primarily mosquitoes, ticks, chiggers, fleas, and certain flies. .

* When possible, wear long sleeves, long pants, and socks when outdoors.

* Take care to avoid mosquitoes during peak biting hours-dusk to dawn.

* Drain standing water from around your home to eliminate breeding areas.

* Install or repair screens on doors and windows Doors and Windows is a multimedia disk by the Irish band The Cranberries. Track listing
  1. "Dreams Live" (London Astoria)
  2. "So Cold In Ireland"
  3. "Away"
  4. "I Don't Need"
  5. "Zombie" (Live Woodstock)
 to keep mosquitoes out of your home.
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Publication:The Advocate (The national gay & lesbian newsmagazine)
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Geographic Code:1USA
Date:Jun 21, 2005
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