loader image
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
91.5 F
McAllen
We Welcome your Press Release
- Advertisement -

Hidalgo County reports three cases of West Nile Virus

Translate to Spanish or other 102 languages!

Image for illustration purposes only

Mega Doctor News

- Advertisement -

EDINBURG – Three cases of West Nile Virus have been confirmed in Hidalgo County, Health and Human Services Director Eduardo Olivarez said Monday. Two of the cases emanate from Mercedes; one of the cases is from Weslaco.

The virus is the leading mosquito-borne disease in the United States, according to the Center of Disease Control and Prevention. People typically get the disease after being bitten by infected mosquitoes.

And while there are no vaccines to prevent the disease or medicines to treat it, most people who get infected never even show symptoms of the disease, according to the CDC. Only one in five people ever develop symptoms such as a fever.

- Advertisement -

One in 150 people may develop more serious symptoms and the disease can occasionally be fatal, the CDC said.

Olivarez said there are several preventive measures that Hidalgo County residents can take to guard against contracting West Nile Virus. This includes:

·        Apply repellent when going outdoors.

·        Wear long sleeve shirts and pants when going outdoors

- Advertisement -

·        Take steps to control mosquitoes outdoors and indoors, including getting rid of       any standing water by frequently checking objects in the yard that can collect water including tires, buckets, planters and toys.

In addition, county health officials will begin vector control in the affected areas and they are investigating whether any of these cases are travel-related. Here is a link to the CDC website regarding West Nile Virus.

- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -

- Advertisement -

More Articles

STC & STJDA Expand Collaboration to Support Children Living with Diabetes

Mega Doctor News By Selene Rodriguez In a meaningful step toward improving the...

STHS Heart Named Center of Excellence in Bariatric Surgery by Optum

Mega Doctor News Linked to increased risks of heart disease, stroke, type...

After 4 Hot Car Deaths in 2 Weeks, Texas Health Officials Urge Adults Never to Leave Children in Parked Cars 

Mega Doctor News The Texas Department of State Health Services is urging...

DHR Health Transplant Institute Gave Insight on Upcoming Community Event

Mega Doctor News By Roberto Hugo González On July 9, 2025, Mega Doctor...
- Advertisement -
×