"Did You Know?" - August 31, 2012

August 31, 2012 Nearly 1,600 cases and 65 deaths from West Nile virus have been reported in the United States this year, the highest year on record since 1999. West Nile virus can lead to severe health complications, including meningitis, encephalitis, paralysis, and even death. CDC has a number of health education materials public health professionals can use to inform the public about how to protect themselves from West Nile virus.