County of Los Angeles
Department of Public Health
Acute Communicable Disease Control
313 N. Figueroa Street, #212
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone: (213) 240-7941
Fax: (213) 482-4856
Email:acdc2@ph.lacounty.gov
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WNV in Los Angeles County WNV first emerged in Los Angeles County in 2004, and since has caused significant numbers of illnesses, including hospitalizations and deaths. Los Angeles County has experienced increased levels of WNV activity for the past 6 years. Each year, between 150 and 300 people in Los Angeles County are identified with WNV infection. While everyone is at risk for WNV, people over 50 and those with health problems are at greater risk of serious illness, this can include meningitis (brain infection), encephalitis (swelling of the brain) and limb paralysis. The Los Angeles County Department of Public health urges all residents to limit the spread WNV by stopping mosquitoes from infesting your home and yard, and to protect yourself and your family from mosquito bites by using repellant when outdoors. Having problems with mosquitoes? Contact information is available HERE. News and Updates:
SIGN UP: To receive the free weekly emailed West Nile Virus and Other Arboviral Diseases Report (published during West Nile virus season) email "Subscribe WNV" to ACDC2@ph.lacounty.gov
Surveillance Summaries
Request a speaker: Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Speakers' Bureau Additional Resources
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