As the mosquito-transmitted West Nile virus becomes more prevalent in the lexicon of summer, experts urge education and prevention. To best avoid becoming infected with West Nile, people can eliminate mosquito breeding grounds around their homes and take simple measures to avoid mosquito bites.

Interviews with:
Cyrus Lesser, chief of mosquito control for the Maryland Department of Agriculture

Dr. Susan Allan, Public Health Director for Arlington County, Va.



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