PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for June, 2002: Re: Another New Orleans Question for Dr. von Almen

Re: Another New Orleans Question for Dr. von Almen

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 30 Jun 2002 09:22:27 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sat, 29 Jun 2002, Dianna wrote: >
>Hi Dr. von Almen! I posted to you recently about eating New Orleans
>seafood. My most recent fear surrounds the West Nile Virus. Yesterday,
>there was a dead bird outside of my house. I called the Humane Society
>to report it (I saw a news report that said any dead birds should be
>reported immediately). I was told to put the bird in a box and call
>agin on Monday. However, my husband was not home, and I did not want to
>touch the bird. It was later gone. Now I'm freaking out about the
>mosquitoes around my home. (I live in Metairie.) Is this fear
>irrational? Also, is it safe for me to wear insect repellant? If so, is
>there any particular one that is safer than others? Thanks for your
>help!!

Should be safe in Metry. Insect repellent is ok, try to get DEET free repellent.

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William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Chairman, Editorial Advisory Board
Pregnancy and Birth Section
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.

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*These comments are for educational purposes only.  They are
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