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West Nile 2004
West Nile fight shifts from awareness to avoidance
With most Canadians now aware of the risk of contracting West Nile virus from infected mosquitos, health authorities are shifting their focus from awareness to avoidance.   More ...

Children less susceptible to West Nile virus
Children infected with West Nile virus are less likely to develop a severe infection than adults, the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto reports. But the hospital warns parents must be diligent in guarding kids against mosquitoes. more.
 
West Nile goes underground
The work of a Harvard University researcher, who studied mosquitos years before anyone in North America had ever heard of West Nile virus, may yield some clues about why the disease is spreading so quickly. more.




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INTERACTIVES
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Mapping the Spread
A year-by-year map of how this virus has spread more.

westnile Q&A West Nile
Q & A

All you need to know about the outbreak of West Nile more.

West Nile Timeline
Follow the path of West Nile as health officials battle the disease. more.

westnile Q&A Hot Sheet
A complete list of West Nile resources more.


FEATURED VIDEO
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July 15, 2004: CFCN News: Mark Stevenson examines Calgary's West Nile initative

July 14, 2004: CTV Vancouver: Dr. Rhonda Low details B.C.'s West Nile prevention efforts

June 5, 2004: CKCK News: Marni Kuhlmann reports on Saskatchewan's early efforts against the virus

June 3, 2004: CFCN News: Laura Hayes examines the steps Calgary is taking to combat West Nile



 

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