Recommendations for Protecting Outdoor Workers from West Nile Virus Exposure
Internet URL
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/westnile/recout.html
Sponsoring Agency
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Description
Workers at risk of West Nile Virus (WNV) exposure include those working outdoors when mosquitoes are actively biting—farmers, foresters, landscapers, groundskeepers and gardeners, painters, roofers, pavers, construction workers, laborers, mechanics, and other outdoor workers. Workers can take steps to reduce their risk of WNV infection.
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