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West Nile Alert Across Kansas | Kansas City News
Kansas is sounding the alarm on West Nile Virus with a statewide high-risk warning — especially for seniors and immunocompromised folks. With peak season hitting July through September, health officials urge staying indoors during dawn and dusk, using bug spray, wearing long sleeves, eliminating standing water, and checking window screens. One case has been confirmed in northeast Kansas by late July — while most infections are asymptomatic, about 20% experience flu-like symptoms, and rare cases can lead to brain swelling or paralysis. Last year, Kansas saw 36 cases and one death; Missouri had…
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