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West Nile Confirmed in Williamson County | Texas News
Williamson County reports its first human case of West Nile virus this year — an elderly resident diagnosed on August 13th with the serious, neuroinvasive form. With 37 mosquito samples testing positive since mid-June, officials warn the virus is active and spreading through bites, not person-to-person. Most people show no symptoms, but seniors and immunocompromised individuals face severe risks like fever, paralysis, or worse. Health officials urge residents to follow the “three D’s”: drain standing water, use EPA-approved repellent, and wear long sleeves and pants during dawn and dusk…
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