With a headline like, ”
Cass County Vector Control; assume West Nile virus widespread
,” it’s important we talk about what to be looking for – and reminding you to use bug spray (with Deet!).
IN THIS PODCAST: Dr. Jeffrey Hunt, Sanford Health, joins IT2 to discuss west nile.
Symptoms and signs of West Nile virus include fever, headache, body aches, skin rash, and swollen lymph nodes. More severe symptoms can be experienced as well. And, Dr. Hunt says the impacts can be long lasting. He has his experience within his own family.
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(Amy Iler & JJ Gordon are talk-show hosts at 790 AM KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. “It Takes 2 with Amy & JJ” can be heard weekdays 11am-2pm. Follow Amy on Twitter @AmyKFGO. Follow JJ on Twitter @JJGodon701.)
