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Show Sun Advocate Price, Utah Thursday September 26, 2002 2B Health Department responds to West Nile Virus person can get the virus from handling live or dead infected birds or horses. Most people who become infected with West Nile Virus win have no symptoms. Some The Southeastern Utah District Health Department is responding to many inquiries about the West Nile Virus. The West Nile Virus is a hot topic right now because of the high number of cases and fatalities, reports Terrie C Wright, Emergency Preparedness Coor- for the Southeastern Utah District Health Depart- ment. During Jjt Patients are pictured during an aquatics fitness program I lu'rdsman. occupation therapist, director of rehab services, we are excited about the opportunity to work with local businesses on ( 'astleview Physical Tlierapy and Sports Medicine has undergone a hig remodel project as well as a restructuring of the expanded service that will Ik available to the community. Services will include: lifestyles of their employees. We will be actively involved with employees by providing worksite enrichment programs behavior per- sonal (raining, massage therapy, artliril is dassesand aquatics pregnanes exercise classes. ( "astleview lliysical t lumpy and Sports Medicine (enter offers a full sfuctrumof rehabilitation services such as physical, occupational and speech therapy services. modification counseling and lifestyle management programs. Castlcvicw Therapy and Sports Medicine Center is planning an open house October 3, I I a.m. to 2 p.m. The center is located at Castlcvicw Hospital. Darrin to Accoiding the health and improving 1Tic phone number is 636-48- 1 4 . body aches, skin rash and len lymph glands. On rare oc- casions less than one percent of infected people will result in a swol-dinat- or severe and sometimes fatal illness known as West Nile encephalitis (an inflammation of .the brain). You can reduce your chances of becoming ill from the West Nile Virus, and other mosquito transferred diseases, by protecting yourself from mosquito bites. The Southeastern Utah District Health Department recommends limiting the places available for mosquitoes to lay their eggs, eliminating standing water sources from around your home and by applying insect repellent when you are outdoors. Wearing long sleeves and long pants treated with repellent will further reduce your risk, as well as staying indoors during peak mosquito feeding hours (dusk until dawn). The United States Depart- - 21X12 the West Nile . Virlis has been detected as far west as Wyoming and Colorado, (see map) The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) reported that from 1999 Wellness Center expands The Wellness ('enter at - through 2IM)1, there were 149 case of West Nile Virus human illness in the United States, including 18 deaths. Since January of 21X12 through August 21, 21X12 there have een 269 human cases confirmed and eight deaths in Louisiana, one death in Illiriois, one death in Kentucky, one death in Texas and two deaths in Mississippi. The West Nile Virus is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. It can infect people, horses, many types of birds, and some other animals. It is not transmitted from person to person, nor is there evidence that a requires two shots 6 weeks apart. For more information about the vaccine contact your local veterinarian. For additional information about the West Nile Virus, contact Terrie C Wright at Inforor mation can also be found on the CDC website at wwwxdc.gov. ment of Agriculture has confirmed through the National Veterinary Services Laboratories that from January 1, 2002 to August 19, 2002 there were 644 cases of West Nile virus reported in horses in 23 states. There is a vaccine for horses to help protect them from the West Nile Virus. This vaccine 3-- Virus not likely to affect household pets West Nile virus is not likely to be much of a problem for dogs and cats or most traditional household pets. According to Cell Bagley, Utah State University Extension veterinarian, neither is it a problem for pet birds, but other zoo and aviary birds could be at some risk. The United States Centers for Disease Control indicates that dogs and cats can be carriers of West Nile virus (WNV), but cannot transmit the illness to humans or other animals, explained Bagley. West Nile virus is transmit- ted by infectious mosquitoes. There is no documented dence of or to equip all bathtubs and showers with grab bars. Electrical appliances such as hair dryers, shav- Sherry at Rocky Mountain I lomc Care there arc numerous tips that can prevent accidents and injuries in and around homes. Tips in the kitchen include such things as never wear lose or flowing clothing while you are cooking, try not to store items on high shelves and turn the pot handles toward the hack of the stove during cooking. Most people know and understand these tips and practice safely in the home but it is always a good remainder from time to time. In the hatlmxim one should have nonskid mats in the bathtub and shower, not use towel racks us grab bars and try to ers, curling irons or radios should never he near sinks or tubs and should be unplugged when not in use. Don't smoke in bed and be sure that the lamp or light switch is within reach of the bed. Try to keep all fire sources such ashtrays smoking materials hot plates electrical teapots away from bedding. One good suggestion is to never tuck in electric blankets Another very sound bit of advice is to never use an electric blanket on beds with children or elderly that have trouble controlling urine in bed. erly grounded and connected rectly to wall outlets. Throughout the house one should remove all small rugs or runners and always have a telephone within reach. At all high traffic areas, such as hallways and passageways between rooms, one should make sure they are well lighted and free of furniture or boxes. Emergency numbers should be posted near the telephone and all medicines should be clearly marked and stored in the containers they come in. Medications should be out of reach of children. When you put nails in walls make sure they are not through wires and make sure electrical cords are not frayed or cracked. Equipment needs to be prop di- All medical equipment should be checked yearly and it is always a good idea to call a therapist once a year for a safety check of all equipment. If you feel a piece of equipment is not working correctly call a therapist or nurse immediately. Be sure to arrange for back ups for important medical equipment, such as oxygen. In times of a power outage this is important says Feichko. A couple other areas that need a quick check are the basement and the stairs. All work areas, including stairs, need to be well lighted and make sure that all lights can be turned on without walking through a dark c ran motor co. Price Sheet Metal Come and experience the benefits of aquatic therapy for soft tissue injuries, orthopedic injuries, arthritis treatment & physical conditioning. All sessions fully supervised by Lee Nielsen, physical therapist. 637-685- 2 594 South Carbon Ave., Price 9 24 Hour Service Mountain Land. 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NOW APPEARING Call Just add water. in- fected when they feed on ill birds, which may circulate the virus in their blood for a few It is possible that dogs and cats could become infected by the top and bottom of staireating dead infected animals cases. Handrails need to btfv such as birds, but the projection sturdy and fastened securely on is as yet unproven. the stairway, and these handThere is no reason to derails need to run continuously stroy an animal just because it from the top to the bottom of has been infected with West theuflight of stairs. It is best to Nile virus, concluded Bagley. have hand rails on both sides of Full recovery from the infecthe stairs, the edges of the steps tion is likely. Treatment would should be easy to see and nothbe supportive and consistent ing should ever be stored or set with standard veterinary pracon the stairway, not even tem- tices for animals infected with a viral agent. porarily. furnace serviced and ready to go 435-637-25- on Mosquitoes become area. Gasoline or kerosene need to be stored in approved containers and never stored in the house. Keep things that could burn or explode away from the furnace and water heater. There should be a light switch at both it's time to get your Want better physical therapy?, animal-to-pers- transmission of West Nile virus. Veterinarians and pet or livestock owners should take normal infection control precautions when caring for an animal suspected to have this or any viral infection. Dogs and cats become infected by the virus the same way humans do - by the bite of infectious mosquitoes, pointed out Bagley. The virus is located in the mosquitos salivary glands. 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