Tuesday, August 14, 2012

West Nile Virus season.

Travis County health officials say they’ve confirmed 17 cases of West Nile virus. One death was confirmed in Travis County two weeks ago. In Williamson County, at least two human cases of West Nile are under investigation this year. Previously only five cases had been reported since 2002.


Prevention 
  • Dusk and Dawn: Try to stay indoors at dusk and dawn. That is the time when mosquitoes likely to carry the infection are most active.
  • Dress: Wear pants and long sleeves when you are outside.
  • DEET: Apply insect repellent that contains DEET. Read and follow label instructions. Spray both exposed skin and clothing with repellent.
  • Drain: Get rid of standing water in your yard and neighborhood. Old tires, flowerpots, clogged rain gutters, birdbaths and wading pools can be breeding sites for mosquitoes.  
To report a mosquito problem, 
call (512)978-0370

What Are the Symptoms of WNV?

  • Serious Symptoms in a Few People. About one in 150 people infected with WNV will develop severe illness. The severe symptoms can include high fever, headache, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness, vision loss, numbness and paralysis. These symptoms may last several weeks, and neurological effects may be permanent.
  • Milder Symptoms in Some People. Up to 20 percent of the people who become infected have symptoms such as fever, headache, and body aches, nausea, vomiting, and sometimes swollen lymph glands or a skin rash on the chest, stomach and back. Symptoms can last for as short as a few days, though even healthy people have become sick for several weeks.
  • No Symptoms in Most People. Approximately 80 percent of people (about 4 out of 5) who are infected with WNV will not show any symptoms at all.



    How Does West Nile Virus Spread

    Infected Mosquitoes. Most often, WNV is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. Mosquitoes become infected when they feed on infected birds. Infected mosquitoes can then spread WNV to humans and other animals when they bite.

    Transfusions, Transplants, and Mother-to-Child. In a very small number of cases, WNV also has been spread through blood transfusions, organ transplants, breastfeeding and even during pregnancy from mother to baby.

    Not through touching. WNV is not spread through casual contact such as touching or kissing a person with the virus.

Monday, August 13, 2012

Free in the ATX: 8/14-8/18


Frock Fest at Tillery Park 8/14


A Fashion Week party and showcase featuring the latest artistry of local designer Nettie Tiso 

of Nettie’s Cloth & Ink. Plus, FREE BEER AND BOOZE, BANDS, DJ, DANCING, & FOOD 

FOR PURCHASE!



AZIZ Salon and Day Spa is arriving in The Arboretum Summer 2012, and in it's debut; 

bringing Austin Fashion Week with it.


Wed. 08/15th at Red 7 in Austin TX. Doors at 8pm. 21+ FREE ENTRY, RSVP 

ART over Congress Ed. 36


Wed. 08/15

Joi Faltesek of Zappy Springs Photography will have her photo booth set up too! So 

come dressed to impress or dress down to throw down and have fun!


SHELL SHOCK nyhc & HIPSTERECTOMY txhc AUG16 Pool Party at The Edge!

Thurs. 08/16

http://do512.com/event/2012/08/16/shell-shock-nyhc-hipsterectomy-txhc


Hot Dog Happy Hour

Thurs. 08/16

No cover, free hot dogs!


Thurs. 08/16

 A FREE Austin Fashion Week event at Lanai Rooftop Lounge at 7:30pm


Austin Nightlife Magazine August Release Party


Fri. 08/17 at The Belmont.


Free event + Open Bar