What is the County Vector Control Program doing to address the problem of West Nile Virus?
A. The San Bernardino County Vector Control Program, along with the California Department of Health Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has developed a comprehensive monitoring and surveillance plan to detect West Nile Virus in the county and limit the residents’ risk of exposure to the infection. Vector Control Program routinely tests for West Nile Virus in sentinel chicken flocks maintained at various sites in the county and mosquito populations collected throughout the county. Sick, dying or dead birds that meet certain collection guidelines are also tested for West Nile Virus. (Information on this page obtained from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) For West Nile Virus information updates call toll free: 877-WNV-BIRD (877-968-273) WestNile.ca.gov Centers for Disease Control information on West Nile Virus West Nile Virus Information Help Protect Yourself and The Community Against West Nile Virus West Nile Virus PowerPoint presentation.ppt West
