(Undated) — Illinois health officials are reminding people to take precautions as we enter mosquito season. The state Department of Public Health says the best way to prevent diseases the insects carry is to avoid being bitten. Illnesses include the West Nile and Zika viruses. Experts recommend wearing clothes that cover up the skin and applying insect repellent that contains DEET.
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