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Re: Another New Orleans Question for Dr. von AlmenFrom: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)Sun, 30 Jun 2002 09:22:27 -0500 (CDT)
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!! Di Should be safe in Metry. Insect repellent is ok, try to get DEET free repellent.
-- William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG Chairman, Editorial Advisory Board Pregnancy and Birth Section Private Practice New Orleans, La.
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