What can people who work outside do to protect against West Nile Virus?
People who work outside can limit their time outdoors at Dawn and Dusk, wear shoes, socks, long pants, and long sleeve shirts, and use insect repellant with DEET. For more information on prevention, see How to Protect Yourself. Additional information on West Nile Virus and work environments (for example, occupational risks of West Nile Virus, questions and answers, and recommendations for protection) can be found on the West Nile Virus pages from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
