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• Over 2,000 articles on West Nile Virus can be found at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's web site, simply use the Search function.

• Hosted by the Centre for Infectious Disease Prevention & Control, and the National Microbiology Laboratory of the Population and Public Health Branch, this site features a virus "monitor" with surveillance maps and data, as well as links to other provincial websites and information. The site also provides links to government fact sheets on disease prevention, symptoms and treatment, including:
  
  Mosquitos
  www.hc-sc.gc.ca/pmra-arla/english/mosquito/mosquito-e.html
  
  West Nile virus: Symptoms and Treatment
  www.hc-sc.gc.ca/pphb-dgspsp/publicat/info/wnv_symp_e.html
  
  West Nile virus: Diagnosis and Testing
  www.hc-sc.gc.ca/pphb-dgspsp/publicat/info/wnv_diagtest_e.html
  
  West Nile virus: Transmission through Blood
  www.hc-sc.gc.ca/pphb-dgspsp/publicat/info/wnv_blood_e.html
  
  West Nile virus and First Nations
  www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fnihb-dgspni/fnihb/cp/publications/west_nile_virus.htm
  
  West Nile virus and Animals
  www.hc-sc.gc.ca/pphb-dgspsp/publicat/info/wnv_anim_e.html
  

• Another Health Canada site which gives a brief outline of the "national approach" in protecting the public from the 2003 West Nile virus season.

• Health Canada launches national West Nile virus public education campaign

• The PMRA web site helps prepare the public for the upcoming West Nile virus season. This site provides background on products used to control mosquitoes, Pest Notes, fact sheets on mosquito larvae and adults, information about product applicants and registrants, and links.

• This page contains links to comprehensive information about West Nile Virus for the province of British Columbia. Information for physicians, public health providers as well as the general population are all available on this site.
  

• In depth site from the Calgary Health Region and Government of Alberta is an excellent information resource, well laid out and easy to navigate

• A useful site by the Province of Manitoba which provides information about West Nile virus. News releases, fact sheets and statistics and help lines linked to this page provide in-depth information on the virus.
  

• The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food provides information and links concerning West Nile Virus and livestock, with an emphasis on horses.
  

• This provincial site provides brief background information on the West Nile virus and the current status of the virus in Ontario. Includes a list of WNV Publications, Public Health Units and Surveillance Statistics.
  

• In depth site from Province of Alberta/Health and Wellness covers basics of WNV with extensive tips for house/garden, children, seniors, animal health and outdoor enthusiasts, as well as recommendations for insect repellant.
  

• Government of Alberta news release announcing 2004 funding to municipalities; includes risk potential map for Alberta.

• A news release published online on April 23 by the News Media Service in Manitoba outlines the provincial government's strategy in preventing the spread of the West Nile virus.
  

• Bilingual site from the department of Health and Wellness covers risk, protection, prevention, frequently asked questions and statistics.
  

• This website briefly outlines how health officials in the Maritime provinces are working with Health Canada to ensure early detection of the West Nile virus in the region. A link to "Mosquito Fact Sheets" is also provided.
  

• Ministry of the Environment site includes March 2004 fact sheets on control for municipalities and for around the home.
  

• Provincial site covers prevention, frequently asked questions and information on repellants.
  

• A provincial health site which outlines, in French, the steps the Quebec government is taking in preventing the spread of the virus within their province.
  

• Bilingual site with interactive information that's easy to navigate, includes content on signs of WNV, reporting and personal protection recommendations.
  

• This provincial site covers all the basics including commonly asked questions, contact information, and risk and prevention content.
  

• Reporting surveillance surveys, maps, prevention and education strategies, references and other links.
  

• CHN is a national, non-profit, bilingual web-based health information service. CHN's goal is to help Canadians find the information they're looking for on how to stay healthy and prevent disease. CHN's WNV section provides basic information about the disease, prevention tips and a list of WNV resources.
  

• CBC site includes easy-to-read facts on WNV including how it's spread, symptoms and prevention
  

• A colorful and interactive site that provides information, news files, video and audio clips regarding the West Nile virus.
  

• The Nu-Gro Corporation's Mosquito Facts website includes information about mosquitoes and mosquito control options for homeowners, retailers and professional applicators.
  

• APHIS is responsible for protecting and promoting U.S. agricultural health, administering the Animal Welfare Act, and carrying out wildlife damage management activities. provides an ongoing update on the status of West Nile Virus in the U.S.
  

• A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. The latest news, information, prevention measures and links.
  

• This NASA-sponsored site provides excellent maps of the US areas under West Nile virus risk, which become great visual aids in helping target the spread of the virus.
  

• This US site includes statistics, information and other breaking news surrounding the issue. The NBII also includes a 2002 news archive about the West Nile virus.
  

• This site provides links to many US West Nile virus websites and is a useful starting point when trying to obtain state-wide and national government information resources.
  

• This site provides various background information and maps outlining the geographical distribution of the West Nile virus. Links to the virus maps from the national atlas are also provided within this site.
  

• USGS is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to learn the current geographic extent of WNV, to understand how it moves between birds, mosquitoes, and humans, and to predict future movements of the virus.
  

• A site with various links, announcements, press releases and detailed information outlining methods for West Nile virus prevention in the US.
  

• This site provides useful national and state maps that reflect information for the 2002 West Nile Virus reporting season that has been submitted and verified to the Center for Disease Control through the week of April 22, 2003.
  

• A great website which gives information on the virus, identification, and useful contact numbers and help lines.
  

• This website offers valid information, news releases, maps and statistics about the 2002 virus season. It also answers a few questions about what people should do in case they find a dead bird suspected of carrying the virus.
  

• A simple-to-understand website which covers the usual topics of prevention in humans and animals as well explaining what laboratories around the state are testing for the virus.
  

• This site provides a resource to local health departments for regional planning and response purposes. Useful links to journal articles and current state and national updates are also provided.
  

• Mosquito information, control measures and links.
  

• A simple-to-understand question and answer website which covers the usual topics of prevention in humans and animals as well as addressing what the City of New York will be doing to prevent the spread of the virus.
  

• This site advertises itself as the "Complete West Nile Virus Response Plan" for the State of New York, and provides a detailed, scientific set of data and information regarding the virus.
  

• This site provides a fact sheet and a list of West Nile virus websites by state that we are updated regularly.
  

• A university site which provides general information, fact sheets and presentations about the West Nile virus as well as adding links, resources and visual aids to help answer any virus-related questions.
  

• A cooperative effort of the Rhode Island Department of Health and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, this site provides useful help lines and brief information and updates on how to protect against the virus.
  

• Michigan's West Nile Virus website covers topics including human, pet and wildlife issues as well as ways in which the public can report a dead animal in their area.
  

• Pennsylvania's "West Nile Virus Surveillance Program" website explains the network, which covers all 67 counties, includes trapping mosquitoes, collecting dead birds and monitoring horses, people and sentinel chickens. The site provides detailed information and up-to-date monitoring statistics.
  

• This site provides a detailed outline of the state-wide surveillance plan for humans, pests, wildlife and domestic animals. The site is more scientific than typical information pages.
  

• A great diagram on how to eliminate common mosquito breeding sources around the home.
  

• This is the premiere U.S. source for information on DEET, the active ingredient found in most insect repellents in the U.S.

• A comprehensive site that gives easy-to-read information about the virus including a brief history, symptoms in humans and wildlife.
  

• A site developed in 2002 to outline the precautions Harvard University is taking in preventing the spread of the virus. Additional information and facts sheets are also provided.
  

• This site contains information about the West Nile virus, how it spreads and how to protect yourself against it.
  

• This web page, created by the University Health Service, provides basic information about West Nile virus and links for further information.