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Centers for Disease Control: West Nile Virus Basics
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of the 13 major operating components of the Department of Health and Human Services. This link takes you to information about the West Nile Virus compiled and updated regularily by the CDC.
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USGS: Center for Integration of Natural Disaster Information
As an unbiased, multi-disciplinary science organization that focuses on biology, geography, geology, geospatial information, and water, the USGS is dedicated to the timely, relevant, and impartial study of the landscape, natural resources, and the natural hazards that threaten the US. This website is the online source for comprehensive West Nile Virus Maps.
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USDA: West Nile Virus Frequently Asked Questions
"Protecting American agriculture" is the basic charge of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). APHIS provides leadership in ensuring the health and care of animals and plants. The agency improves agricultural productivity and competitiveness and contributes to the national economy and the public health. This link is to a list of frequently asked questions about the West Nile Virus.
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US Environmental Protection Agency: Mosquito Control
EPA's mission related to pesticides is to protect public health and the environment from risks posed by pesticides and to promote safer means of pest control. The information in this area provides an overview of EPA's pesticide human health risk assessment processes. It also describes EPA's efforts to reduce risks for workers and the public, as well as to protect the public from such pests as mosquitos.
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National Institute of Health: West Nile Fact Sheet
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the primary Federal agency for conducting and supporting medical research. This link provides general information for clinicians and patients about the West Nile Virus.
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NPIC: West Nile Virus Resource Guide
The National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC) is a cooperative effort of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Oregon State University. NPIC is a service that provides objective, science-based information on pesticides. NPIC developed "NPIC's West Nile Virus Resource Guide" as a source of available information on the West Nile virus and pesticide related topics.
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