Protection from West Nile VirusYou may have heard reports of
West Nile Virus, a possibly fatal virus carried by mosquitoes,
popping up all across the United States. West Nile Virus can
lead to serious complications like encephalitis - swelling of
the brain. If you're anything like me, you're going to spend as
much time as possible outdoors during these waning days of
summer. But right now's the riskiest part of the season - West
Nile cases peak in late August/early fall. What precautions
should we be taking? To find out, I spoke with Candice Hoffmann,
a spokesperson for the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC). Related: How to Get Rid of Insects and Pests -
First and foremost, use bug repellent whenever you're outside
and select one that features one of CDC's recommended
ingredients, such as DEET, picaridin, Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus,
or IR3535. Make sure to apply it to all exposed areas of skin
and reapply it as the product instructions direct. Try Avon's
Skin So Soft Aerosol Spray plus Picaridin ,