Hello, I’m Dr. David Lakey,
the Texas commissioner of health with four easy tips to protect yourself from mosquitoes that can carry West Nile virus: Use insect repellent when you go outside. Drain standing water. Wear long sleeves and pants at dawn and dusk. And keep screens on doors and windows. People older than 50
or with underlying health problems
are most at risk for getting ill from the virus. Learn more at txwestnile.org