Communication Resources

For Public Health

June 23, 2026

You can share Leah’s story and help prevent others from getting sick. Download the free materials below for posting on Facebook and Instagram.

Social media graphic: "La Crosse virus is rare but serious. It is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito."

Door hanger

During the transmission season, distribute door hangers describing the signs and symptoms of La Crosse virus disease and way to prevent infection in risk areas.

La Crosse Virus Door Hanger

Double-sided door hanger.

June 23, 2026

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GIFs

La Crosse virus causes a rare but serious disease and is spread by mosquitoes. The best way to protect your family is by removing standing water around your home and using EPA-registered insect repellent.

Graphic images note the ways to prevent La Crosse virus infections, including removing standing water and using insect repellents. — How to protect against La Crosse virus.

Shorter clips

Prevent La Crosse virus standing water animation

Animation Clip: Remove standing water

Protect your family by removing standing water around your home where mosquitoes lay their eggs.

May 2, 2023

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Prevent La Crosse virus repellents animation.

Animation Clip: Use insect repellent

Protect your family by wearing EPA-registered insect repellent when spending time outside.

May 2, 2023

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Video

When Leah was just 4 years old, she was bitten by a mosquito carrying La Crosse virus. Two days after complaining of a headache that would not go away, Leah’s family took her to the emergency room. Leah died in her parents’ arms three days later from La Crosse encephalitis.