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said. Most persons infected with LACV have no apparent illness. Initial LACV symptoms in
those who become ill include fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, and tiredness. Severe disease
(involving encephalitis) occurs most commonly in children under age 16 and is often
accompanied by seizures. Coma and paralysis occur in some cases.

Preventing Mosquito Bites
Here are valuable tips from the CDC:

Protect yourself when traveling: Learn about country-specific travel advice, health risks, and

how to stay safe by visiting CDC Travelers’ Health website.
Use insect repellent: Use an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered insect repellent
with one of the following active ingredients. When used as directed, EPA-registered insect
repellents are proven safe and effective. These ingredients are:
DEET
Picaridin, also known as KBR 3023, Bayrepel, and icaridin

Oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE) or para-menthane-diol (PMD)
IR3535
2-undecanone
Cover up: Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants.

Keep mosquitoes outside: Stay in places with air conditioning or that use window and door
screens. If you are not able to protect yourself from mosquitoes inside your home or hotel, sleep
under a mosquito bed net.

If You have a Baby or Child
Always follow product instructions when applying insect repellent to children.

Spray insect repellent onto your hands and then apply to a child’s face.
Do not apply insect repellent to a child’s hands, mouth, cut or irritated skin.
Do not use insect repellent on babies younger than 2 months.
Dress babies or small children in clothing that covers arms and legs.

Cover cribs, strollers or baby carriers with mosquito netting.

Stop Mosquitoes from Breeding
Put away items that are outside and not being used because they could hold standing water.
Mosquitoes breed by laying eggs in and near standing water. – As little as one teaspoon or
bottle cap of water standing for more than one week is enough for mosquitoes to breed and

multiply.