West Nile Virus Albertas Response Plan 2005

This document outlines a co-ordinated provincial plan for responding to west Nile virus in Alberta. Key components of the plan are set out with regard to minimizing the risk of infection to humans; testing & surveillance of birds for presence of the virus; surveillance of horses for virus infection and providing information for veterinarians & horse owners; and mosquito surveillance & control programs.

This document outlines a co-ordinated provincial plan for responding to west Nile virus in Alberta. Key components of the plan are set out with regard to minimizing the risk of infection to humans; testing & surveillance of birds for presence of the virus; surveillance of horses for virus infection and providing information for veterinarians & horse owners; and mosquito surveillance & control programs.

This document presents an interdepartmental plan to minimize the risk of west Nile virus infection to humans in Alberta. It outlines the key activities in such areas as surveillance of birds & animals, mosquito control, public communication, monitoring of human cases, and contacts with health professionals.

This document presents an interdepartmental plan to minimize the risk of west Nile virus infection to humans in Alberta. It outlines the key activities in such areas as surveillance of birds & animals, mosquito control, public communication, monitoring of human cases, and contacts with health professionals.

This document presents an interdepartmental plan to minimize the risk of west Nile virus infection to humans in Alberta. It outlines the key activities in such areas as surveillance of birds & animals, mosquito control, public communication, monitoring of human cases, and contacts with health professionals.