What can fishers and hunters do to protect against West Nile Virus?
Fishers and hunters can limit time outdoors at Dawn and Dusk, wear shoes, socks, long pants, and long sleeve shirts, and use insect repellant with DEET. For more information on prevention, see How to Protect Yourself. In addition, hunters may consider wearing gloves when handling and cleaning animals to prevent exposure to blood. Meat should be cooked thoroughly.