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Guard against mosquito-borne disease while enjoying the great WV outdoors

A consequence of social distancing is that many children and families are rediscovering the great outdoors. While it certainly appears that this is a smart way for families to have fun in the coronavirus era, it is worth knowing that a few cases of a mosquito-borne disease called La Crosse encephalitis are now appearing in children from central and Southern West Virginia. Jim McJunkin, MD, a pediatrician with WVU Pediatrics at Charleston Area Medical Center’s Women and Children’s Hospital, offers tips on how to reduce mosquito exposure while encouraging families to keep enjoying the beautiful outdoors of West Virginia.