Local health departments are urging people to "Fight the Bite" and protect themselves from mosquitos this summer. The West Nile Virus can be serious for some, so Madison County Public Health Administrator Doug King says it's vital that you take precautions.

Common West Nile Virus symptoms include fever, nausea, headache and muscle aches. Symptoms may last from a few days to a few weeks. However, four out of five people infected with West Nile Virus will not show any symptoms. In rare cases, severe illness including meningitis or encephalitis, or even death, can occur. People older than 50 are at higher risk for severe illness from West Nile Virus.