With mosquito season in full swing, the fears of West Nile can rise.

Senior Scientist with the Public Health Agency of Canada, Dr. Peter Buck, says the risk of contracting the disease is fairly low: "Times of the year, during mosquito season for instance given that mosquitoes transmit it, the risk is greater. The chances of being bit by an infected mosquito are still small and the risk is going to be a little less in cooler areas and a little higher in warmer areas. Warmer areas are going to have a longer mosquito season, colder areas are going to have a shorter mosquito season".

Despite the low risk, Buck says it doesn’t hurt to take steps to avoid disease. He recommends using repellant with DEET, wearing light clothing, and getting rid of any standing water around your home.