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. 2005 Nov;11(11):1751-3.
doi: 10.3201/eid1111.050363.

Evaluation of West Nile virus education campaign

Ellen Averett  1 , John S Neuberger, Gail Hansen, Michael H Fox
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Evaluation of West Nile virus education campaign

Ellen Averett et al. Emerg Infect Dis. 2005 Nov.

Abstract

We evaluated the 2003 Kansas West Nile virus public education campaign. Awareness was widespread but compliance was low. Spanish-speaking persons were poorly informed. Relevant factors included population segment variability, campaign content, media choice, and materials delivery methods.

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