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Are your children at risk from the West Nile Virus? Learn about the signs and symptoms of West Nile Virus infections and how to protect your children.
West Nile Virus Update
Are your children at risk from the West Nile Virus? Learn about the signs and symptoms of West Nile Virus infections and how to protect your children.
Symptoms of West Nile Virus
Although children are thought to be at low risk from the West Nile Virus, it is important to know the symptoms if your child gets sick and has recently had a mosquito bite.
Insect Repellents with DEET for Kids
Answers to your questions about the use of insect repellents with DEET on your kids to protect them from mosquitoes and other insects.
Don't Let the Bugs Bite
Bites and stings from insects, including spiders, ticks, mites, mosquitoes, flies, fleas, ants, bees, and wasps, are common in children. Knowing how to prevent and treat common insect bites and stings, and knowing when to not overreact, can help keep your kids safe and healthy.
West Nile Virus And Your Kids
An update from the CBS Early Show medical correspondent Dr. Emily Senay on keeping your kids safe from the West Nile Virus.
West Nile Virus - State and Local Government Sites
Links to State and Local Government West Nile Virus Web Sites.
CDC West Nile Virus
Learn ways to protect your family from the West Nile Virus, plus view maps of West Nile Virus activity and other guidelines, about testing, treatment and prevention.
West Nile Virus Questions and Answers
A selection of answers to the questions people ask most about West Nile virus and West Nile virus encephalitis.
West Nile Virus Case Count
West Nile Virus human case and virus activity data and maps.
Calming West Nile fears
Although children appear to be at low risk for the virus, the AAP gives advice to pediatricians who should be on lookout for the mosquito-borne disease.
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