‘It’s Not Just A Bite’: Officials Try To Raise Awareness As West Nile Death Toll Rises
Though most people with West Nile virus don’t have symptoms, a small number experience paralysis and brain damage that can be permanent or fatal.
Los Angeles Times:
Death Toll From West Nile Climbs To 7 In L.A. County, Officials Say
Los Angeles County health officials warned residents Monday to protect themselves against the mosquitoes that transmit West Nile virus, as the number of people killed by the disease in L.A. County this year reached seven. The department launched a campaign Monday called “It’s Not Just A Bite” to try to raise awareness about mosquito-borne diseases, including West Nile. (Karlamangla, 9/25)
In other public health news —
KPCC:
Breathing LA Air May Increase Your Risk Of Kidney Disease
Breathing polluted air can lead to an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, lung disease and cancer, but as if that weren't enough, people in places like Los Angeles need to worry about an increased risk of kidney disease as well, according to new research published last week. (Margolis, 9/25)
Capital Public Radio:
Bill Requiring More Details On Cleaning Product Labels Awaits Governor's Pen
Companies that manufacture cleaning products may have to disclose a lot more information about what’s in them, under a proposal passed by California lawmakers. The final version of the bill now headed to the governor includes some compromises. (Potter, 9/25)