Health officials in Pasadena have confirmed a case of West Nile Virus in the community.

West Nile Virus is most commonly spread through bites from infected mosquitoes, the Centers for Disease Control says. There is no licensed vaccines or medicines available to prevent or treat West Nile.

In a public alert issued Friday, the Pasadena Public Health Department stated that the virus was detected in a human for the first time this year on Oct. 9.

Due to the detection of the case, the health department recommends the following prevention tips for community members: • Tip out stagnant water around your home weekly • Throw out unused containers that can hold stagnant • Use screens on windows/repair broken ones • Wear protective clothing • Use insect repellent with the following recom

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