Health Canada's West Nile virus information Web site provides an overview of the virus, its effects, and how it is spread; information on how you can protect yourself and your family from infection; and the latest statistics and maps of reported West Nile virus cases in Canada. You also can call the National West Nile Virus Info-line at 1-800-816-7292.

This Web site, maintained by the CDC Division of Vector-Borne Infectious Diseases, contains information and the latest statistics about West Nile virus. It includes a link to state health departments for local information and to report possible cases of insect-borne (arboviral) illness. The Web site also has information on other insect-borne illnesses. The site includes a link to the latest U.S. Geological Survey maps showing where West Nile virus has been found. You can find the maps at the following Web site: http://westnilemaps.usgs.gov/2002/.

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases conducts research and provides consumer information on infectious and immune-system-related diseases.