What is a key way to prevent West Nile virus?

Reduce mosquito bites.

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  1. Drink more soda
  2. Avoid sunlight
  3. Reduce mosquito bites ✔

Why: West Nile virus spreads through mosquitoes, so preventing bites reduces risk.

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Answer: Reduce mosquito bites. West Nile virus spreads through mosquitoes, so preventing bites reduces risk.

  1. Scouting America: Public Health www.scouting.org/merit-badges/public-health
    How West Nile Virus Is Transmitted
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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