Preventing Cache Valley

Key points

  • There are no vaccines or medicines to prevent Cache Valley virus disease (Cache Valley).
  • The best way to prevent Cache Valley is to protect yourself from mosquito bites.
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Prevention tips

Cache Valley virus is spread to people through the bite of an infected mosquito. Mosquitoes bite during the day and night.

There are no vaccines or medicines to prevent Cache Valley.

The best way to prevent Cache Valley is to protect yourself from mosquito bites.

  • Use insect repellent
  • Wear long-sleeved shirts and pants
  • Treat clothing and gear
  • Take steps to control mosquitoes indoors and outdoors

Additional information about protecting yourself from mosquito bites is available on the CDC Mosquitoes Website.