How to stay safe during the EEE outbreak, according to a neurologist
Eastern equine encephalitis is a virus that is primarily transmitted by certain mosquitoes. Among those developing the brain swelling known as encephalitis, approximately one-third will die, with the rest likely to experience neurological problems.
Additional human cases of EEE and West Nile Virus confirmed in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has confirmed additional human cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis​ and West Nile Virus in the state.
Massachusetts reports another EEE case, raising risk levels: ‘Mosquito season is not over’
Another EEE case has been reported in the Bay State, raising the risk levels in several communities as health officials remind people to keep using bug spray and reschedule outdoor evening events. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health on Thursday announced an additional human case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and one more human case of West Nile virus (WNV).
New human cases of EEE, West Nile virus detected in Mass., health officials say
Two men have been exposed to mosquito-borne viruses in Middlesex County, boosting human exposures to West Nile virus to seven cases and to eastern equine encephalitis to three, state health officials announced Thursday.
New cases of EEE, West Nile virus reported in Massachusetts; Risk levels raised in several towns
Health officials are issuing new warnings in several communities after two men were diagnosed with mosquito-borne illnesses.
Staying safe as number of EEE, West Nile virus cases rise
More local towns at high risk for mosquito-borne diseases. With advice to stay safe is Dr. Simone Wildes, an infectious disease specialist at South Shore Health.
These Mass. towns are at critical or high risk for EEE and West Nile virus
With new human EEE and West Nile cases, state public health officials adjusted risk levels for the mosquito-borne viruses in a number of communities.
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How Worried Should You Be About Getting EEE from Mosquitoes?
Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) is a rare but deadly mosquito-borne virus that can cause brain swelling and inflammation.
What is EEE, the mosquito-borne disease that killed a New Hampshire man?
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New Hampshire man tests positive for EEE and 2 other mosquito viruses, now fighting for life
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Several Events Canceled or Rescheduled to Curb Spread of EEE
Those in towns at high risk for the mosquito-borne virus are advised to stay indoors between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.
New cases of EEE and WNV in Massachusetts
New human cases of EEE and West Nile virus have been announced. The EEE case was found in central Middlesex County, a man in ...
Maine health panel recommends state of emergency as EEE spreads throughout New England
The potentially deadly virus has gotten the attention of Maine’s Arboviral Public Health Panel. Our partners at the Bangor ...