West Nile virus season peaks in late August — here’s what you can use to stay safe

West Nile virus cases typically peak in late summer. Here’s how it spreads, the symptoms to watch for and expert-backed tips to avoid mosquito bites.

With the arrival of mosquito season, health officials are reminding residents to protect themselves against West Nile virus. While most people experience flu-like symptoms or no symptoms at all, some people do experience severe illness, or death. Residents whose lives have been impacted by the virus believe there shoul