West Nile threat renewed Aug 7, 2008
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Local residents worried about mosquitoes Aug 7, 2008
Furman said the town would not engage in truck spraying unless either eastern equine encephalitis or WNV was detected in mosquitoes or birds here. "If something did happen," she said, "we'd let people know. In the meantime, Furman said, people need to take preventive measures. These include: * Avoid being outside from dawn to dusk, peak mosquito hours. * Wear long sleeves and pants and socks when outdoors. * Use an insect repellant when participating in outdoor activities. * Drain standing water... (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
Conn. towns report West Nile Virus mosquitos Aug 3, 2008
Eastern Equine Encephalitis, another mosquito-born virus, can cause a much more severe encephalitis, Wolfe said. EEE has a greater chance of causing serious illness than WNV, he said. (Middletown Press, CT)
Public Health: Its a mid-summers summary Aug 1, 2008
Here s my take on West Nile virus versus eastern equine encephalitis: EEE is scarier because it kills children. Research backs this up. (Pembroke Mariner, MA)
State monitoring mosquito population Jul 26, 2008
Information about WNV and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) is also available by calling the DPH recorded information line at 1-866-MASS-WNV (1-866-627-7968), or the Epidemiology Program at 617-983-6800. Loading commenting interface. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Rain means more mosquitoes, prompts new West Nile warning Jul 25, 2008
Information about West Nile virus and Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) is also available by calling the state Department of Public Health recorded information line at 1-866-MASS-WNV (1-866-627-7968), or the Epidemiology Program at 617-983-6800. Loading commenting interface. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Fears of West Nile virus rise with mosquito spike Jul 23, 2008
Officials said a second deadly virus carried by mosquitoes, Eastern equine encephalitis, has not been detected this year and may be declining. The West Nile virus usually spreads to humans through a mosquito's bite. (Boston Globe)
NH warns of high-risk for mosquito illnesses Jul 23, 2008
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- New Hampshire public health officials are warning that it's high-risk time for mosquito-borne illnesses such as West Nile virus and eastern equine encephalitis. So far this year, the state has tested more than 2,100 mosquito pools and found no signs of either illness. (Concord Monitor)
State says mosquitoes abundant, West Nile Virus early this year Jul 23, 2008
Last year in Swampscott, the Board of Health approved spraying insecticide last August but only in the Foster s Pond area, where what board members said a significant increase in the population of mosquitoes that carry the Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus was noted and after a petition signed by 64 of 68 homeowners in the area requested spraying ... Information about WNV and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) is also available by calling the DPH recorded information line at 1-866-MASS-WNV... (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Plymouth and Bristol counties free of EEE Jul 23, 2008
Plymouth and Bristol counties are free so far of mosquito-borne Eastern equine encephalitis and West Nile Virus, but West Nile has shown up in the northern portion of Norfolk County and officials warn the viruses could be building up. Today the Department of Public Health announced the number of mosquitoes that carry West Nile virus are increasing, mainly due to flash thunderstorms that have been dumping large amounts of rain, leaving puddles in their wake. (Easton Journal, MA)
Putting the wind back into their sails Jul 22, 2008
Six summers ago, Ashton contracted Eastern equine encephalitis, a rare and debilitating viral disease spread by infected mosquitoes. Her left side was paralyzed, her speech severely impaired. (Boston Globe)
Alabama Health Officials Confirm Eastern Equine Encephalitis Case Jul 17, 2008
An infant has been diagnosed with the state's first human case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis this year. The infection is most dangerous for the elderly and the very young because of their weaker immune systems. (WSJA.com, AL)
A Woman with Fever and Confusion Jul 17, 2008
Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus. -->Summary. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Creepy-crawlies making trouble Jul 16, 2008
In a news release, the state epidemiologist, Dr. Jeff Engel, cautioned that "in addition to La Crosse, mosquitoes are carriers of eastern equine encephalitis, West Nile virus and other diseases.". He added that applying mosquito repellent, removing any source of standing water and checking windows and screens were easy ways to keep safe. (News & Observer)
New West Nile case reported in Pearl River Co. Jul 15, 2008
A case Eastern Equine Encephalitis has also been reported in a horse in Jackson County. Eastern Equine Encephalitis can be transmitted to humans and horses by mosquitoes that have bitten an infected bird. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Protect yourself against mosquito-borne disease Jul 15, 2008
In this part of the country, public health surveillance is done for two mosquito-borne viruses that can cause encephalitis (swelling of the brain) West Nile virus and eastern equine encephalitis. The period of highest risk of getting either disease can be from late July through the fall. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Home foreclosures give mosquitoes living space Jul 13, 2008
This might be a bad year for West Nile Virus or Eastern Equine Encephalitis. West Nile Virus and EEE is transmitted to humans by mosquitoes that contract the virus from either illness from an infected bird. (Weymouth News, MA)
Mosquito Control could be bitten by budget cuts Jul 5, 2008
The possible cut ; one of more than 50 commissioners will be considering ; would leave part of Mosquito Control intact, including a larvacide program that keeps bugs from hatching; sentinel-chicken monitoring for West Nile and Eastern Equine Encephalitis; and educational outreach ... The disease detected by health officials wasn't West Nile but the more dangerous Eastern Equine Encephalitis. (Tallahassee Democrat)
Equine encephalitis precautions urged Jul 5, 2008
The shot inoculates the animals against five diseases, including Eastern equine encephalitis. This week, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson encouraged horse owners to have their animals vaccinated against Eastern equine encephalitis, sometimes called Triple E. ... Sheri Henry volunteers at Braden River Equine in Sarasota, which routinely vaccinates horses for Eastern equine encephalitis every six months. (Bradenton Herald)
Hallmark Health offers tips for safe and healthy summer Jul 5, 2008
Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile Virus (WNV) are both conditions that humans can contract if bit by an infected mosquito. Lyme disease is another one to watch out for and is contracted by infected deer ticks. (Wakefield Observer, MA)
Health Department offers tips for fighting mosquitoes Jul 5, 2008
The Florida Department of Health continues to conduct statewide surveillance for mosquito-borne illnesses, including West Nile virus, Eastern equine encephalitis, St. Louis encephalitis, malaria and dengue. For more information on mosquito-borne illnesses, visits the Florida Department of Health's Web site at doh. (Florida Times-Union)
The Buzz on Mosquito Protection Jul 1, 2008
Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and Dog Heartworm - both spread by mosquitoes-also pose a significant and continued threat this coming year. Recent reports from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) state that widespread appearance of Dengue Fever in the continental United States is a real possibility. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
West Nile, EEE concerns not real pressing -- so far this summer Jun 30, 2008
Annual summertime concerns of Eastern equine encephalitis and West Nile virus in Bristol County have been low so far this season, according to the superintendent of the Bristol County Mosquito Control Project ... The past two summers, Eastern equine encephalitis and West Nile virus threats forced Case High School in Swansea to cancel all outdoor activities after 5:45 p.m., and other schools took similar measures. (Fall River Herald News)
Mosquito numbers are low Jun 25, 2008
Last year the town agreed to do one round of spraying during the second week of August due to high populations of mosquitoes and a documented case of the eastern equine encephalitis virus, a serious disease carried by bird hosts and transmitted by mosquitoes. In past years, the disease has typically originated in the Merrimack Valley and worked its way up to southern New Hampshire, then back south again from Amesbury to Haverhill. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
That annoying buzz means mosquito season is here Jun 22, 2008
BRUNSWICK - Public health officials are reminding Coastal Georgia residents to take precautions against mosquitoes, which can carry diseases such as West Nile virus and Eastern equine encephalitis virus ... Eastern equine encephalitis is the more-serious mosquito-borne disease, officials said ... The symptoms of Eastern equine encephalitis range from mild flulike illness to inflammation of the brain to coma and death, officials said. (Florida Times-Union)
West Nile Virus found in Stonington Jun 21, 2008
Mosquitoes trapped in Rhode Island recently tested negative for West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis. State environmental officials collected mosquitoes from 17 traps throughout the Ocean State on June 11, and are expected to monitor test results on a weekly basis. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Battling those pesky mosquitoes Jun 20, 2008
In terms of alerting the public to any mosquito threats, such as Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) or West Nile Virus, Montgomery said there is an intense surveillance program in place that includes regular collection and testing of mosquitoes. If any mosquitoes are found to carry a life-threatening disease, mosquito control is ready at a moment s notice to do an aerial spray for adult mosquitoes. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Mosquito-borne illness detected in Bradford Jun 20, 2008
The Bradford County Health Department has received notification that two horses in Bradford County have recently died and tested positive for Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), a mosquito-borne disease. EEE virus primarily affects horses, but humans can become infected, although it is rare. (Bradford County Telegraph, FL)
Preventing West Nile and other mosquito-borne Illness Jun 19, 2008
However, in the United States, the last few summers have also brought concern about mosquito-borne illness like West Nile virus and Eastern equine encephalitis virus. Both viruses can be transmitted to humans from infected mosquitoes that get the viruses from birds. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
County aims spray gun at mosquitoes Jun 17, 2008
Dry weather is keeping mosquito populations from thriving as spring nears an end, but a period of heavy rain would hatch high volumes of these critters and increase the threat of people developing West Nile Virus, or Eastern Equine Encephalitis ... The traps are used to detect Eastern Equine Encephalitis or EEE and West Nile Virus in captured mosquitoes. (Weymouth News, MA)
Its West Nile, EEE season again Jun 11, 2008
The Marblehead Board of Health reminds residents to take precautions to prevent mosquito bites to reduce your risk of Eastern equine encephalitis and West Nile virus. Some of the personal-protection measures you can take to reduce your risk of infection include. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Mosquitoes reemerge, global warming a factor in disease risk Jun 6, 2008
And although experts are predicting a less severe season for dangerous Eastern Equine Encephalitis infections, global warming has added a new wrinkle to scientists concerns, a top health official says. With changes in the environment, all bets are off, said Dr. Alfred DeMaria, associate commissioner of the Department of Public Health. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
EEE threat down; Lyme disease on the increase Jun 3, 2008
According to the state Department of Public Health, the potentially-lethal Eastern equine encephalitis virus may be on the wane. Dr. Bela Matyas, the medical director of epidemiology for the DPH, said that human cases of EEE, which were first recorded in the 1930s, run in cycles and the latest may have ended in 2006. (Easton Journal, MA)
As mosquitoes reemerge, global warming a factor in disease risk May 31, 2008
And although experts are predicting a less severe season for dangerous Eastern Equine Encephalitis infections, global warming has added a new wrinkle to scientists concerns, a top health official says ... The Swampscott Board of Health approved spraying insecticide last August but only in the Foster s Pond area, where what board members said a significant increase in the population of mosquitoes that carriy the Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus was noted and after a petition signed by 64 of 68... (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Take precautions against mosquitoes May 22, 2008
Recently confirmed was the first case in St. Johns County, since 2005, of a virus that is transmitted to horses and humans by infected mosquitoes, Eastern Equine Encephalitis. Mosquito-borne infections in people can cause headache, fever, dizziness, confusion, movement disorders and coma. (The St. Augustine Record)
Law & Disorder: Teen gets 35-year term for role in slaying of food deliveryman May 22, 2008
Health officials recently confirmed a case of Eastern equine encephalitis in a horse in St. Johns County. The virus is transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. (Florida Times-Union)
EEE threat waning, trackers eye new mosquito-borne threat May 18, 2008
Four years after Eastern equine encephalitis was first detected in Essex County, the region's top mosquito tracker is confident the latest outbreak of the potentially deadly virus, which spikes about every 15 years, is waning ... Chikungunya is rarely fatal, but it is more easily spread than West Nile virus and Eastern equine encephalitis, diseases that also are relatively rare in Massachusetts. (Boston Globe)
Final Briefs Delivered In Mosquito Ditch Case May 8, 2008
"But I think the county has acknowledged it's not effective to do that. But the [Suffolk County Executive Steve] Levy administration claims that dredging ditches and ponds in wetlands, and spraying pesticides, reduces the threat of West Nile and Eastern equine encephalitis. This is false. Vector Control devotes more than 90% of its budget to controlling salt marsh mosquitoes that present no threat to human health." "The Peconic Baykeeper has brought many suits against the county, and I can't... (Suffolk Life Newspapers, NY)
Tire Recycling Day Saturday May 2, 2008
As they bite various birds and mammals, these mosquitoes can acquire West Nile virus, Eastern equine encephalitis, dog heartworm, St. Louis encephalitis, or LaCrosse encephalitis. You, your dog or your horse might be next in line. (Fulton County News, PA)
Progress being made in war on mosquito-borne illnesses Apr 20, 2008
The governor recently issued an executive order that implements a new mosquito-control policy for state-owned lands aimed at helping reduce public health threats such as West Nile virus and Eastern equine encephalitis. The policy was crafted by a group chaired by Exeter state Sen. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
NH steps up fight against mosquitoes on state land Apr 2, 2008
The goal is to reduce the threat from diseases such as West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis. Since 2004, 11 human cases of Triple-EEE have been reported in New Hampshire, and two people have died. (Concord Monitor)
Horse dies from EEE disease Mar 23, 2008
Published: Sunday, March 23, 2008 6:07 AM EDT A Columbia County horse was euthanized after contracting Eastern Equine Encephalitis last week, and state officials are advising horse owners to have their animals vaccinated. Mark Lander, Columbia Countys Environmental Health Department director, confirmed the positive EEE case Friday evening. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Head of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to visit N.H. Mar 8, 2008
CONCORD, N.H. - The head of the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will visit New Hampshire this spring to discuss efforts to combat Eastern Equine Encephalitis. Dr. Julie Gerberding will review the state's mosquito surveillance program and work with local volunteer groups on their public awareness efforts. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Health officials warn of increase in encephalitis threat Feb 22, 2008
Volusia County health officials are warning residents to take precautions after another horse infection, more sentinel chickens' antibodies and trapped mosquitoes have shown the threat of mosquito-borne eastern equine encephalitis has increased ... Four sentinel chickens have tested positive for the eastern equine encephalitis, which shows the disease-carrying insects have bitten them ... Eastern equine encephalitis is fatal in 40 percent of humans infected. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Mosquito abatement program here experienced growth in '07 Feb 21, 2008
Jones also noted that for 2007 and 2006 there were no reported cases of West Nile Virus, St. Louis Encephalitis or Eastern Equine Encephalitis, all mosquito-borne diseases, in Iberia Parish. According to the state Department of Health and Hospitals, there were four reported West Nile Virus cases in the parish in 2005, as well as one in 2003 and two in 2002. (New Iberia, LA)
Epping school districts seeks money for mosquito spraying Feb 11, 2008
The school district's proposed budget includes $5,000 to spray for mosquitoes that could carry Eastern equine encephalitis, or Triple E. Last fall, the district had to scramble to find money for emergency spraying after a man, boy and horse in the area all became infected. Meanwhile, the town's health officer says he wants to focus on educating the public about the dangers of Triple E.. (Concord Monitor)
More of this story Dec 30, 2007
Athletic directors in Hanover, Cohasset and Kingston said the threat of the mosquito-borne Eastern equine encephalitis forced cancellations and kept people away from games last year. Of all sports, football brings in the most ticket money in South Shore towns surveyed, typically followed by basketball and soccer. (Brockton Enterprise, MA)
Smoking banned in Exeter town vehicles Nov 29, 2007
The policy is designed to reduce the risk of contracting Eastern equine encephalitis, West Nile virus and other disease through effective mosquito control measures. It is effective Monday, Dec. 3. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
'Postcards from pols': Don't let fliers fool you Nov 25, 2007
We worry about contracting things like Eastern equine encephalitis (more popularly known as EEE) and West Nile virus. Our lives are completely wired to the Internet, from how we communicate to how we listen to music to how we go or don't go shopping. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Protect against diseases when hunting or enjoying outdoor activities Nov 22, 2007
Mosquitoes can carry organisms that cause illnesses such as St. Louis encephalitis, eastern equine encephalitis, dengue fever and West Nile infection. Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain with symptoms including intense headache, high fever, nausea, weakness, muscle tenderness, disorientation and coma. (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)
Newfields 13-year-old with EEE recovering and all smiles Nov 16, 2007
Nathan contracted Eastern Equine Encephalitis from an infected mosquito and recently returned home after spending several months in a Boston hospital ... NEWFIELDS Nathan Gray's participation in Tuesday's centennial celebration at Newfields Elementary School was his first time out in a large crowd after contracting Eastern equine encephalitis from an infected mosquito. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
State reports Hampton resident has EEE Nov 16, 2007
HAMPTON A resident of the town has become the state's third human case of Eastern equine encephalitis this year. The middle-aged man, whose name was not released, tested positive for the disease through testing that occurred on Thursday, according to the state Department of Health and Human Services. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Deadly virus finds new home in rural West Nov 5, 2007
Health authorities in New England the past few years have sounded alarms about another virus spread by bugs, Eastern equine encephalitis, the deadliest of all mosquito-borne germs. Maybe, DeMaria said, people really paid attention, and by heeding warnings about Eastern equine - wearing long-sleeved shirts and slathering on bug repellent - they also avoided West Nile. (Boston Globe)
Moms persuasion prompts EEE plan Nov 4, 2007
Things are moving quickly in the fight against Eastern equine encephalitis. On Oct. 24, N.H. Gov. John Lynch requested an arboviral policy for state-owned lands to be complete this coming January. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
State gets federal help fighting EEE Nov 2, 2007
Judd Gregg and John Sununu, R-N.H., announced Wednesday that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will increase assistance to New Hampshire for Eastern equine encephalitis surveillance and control. Dr. Julie L. Gerberding, director of the CDC, said in response to a recent letter from the senators that the CDC will coordinate with New Hampshire's Department of Health and Human Services to review the state's mosquito surveillance program and plan a spring 2008 visit to New Hampshire. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Federal help coming to fight mosquitos in N.H. Nov 1, 2007
Judd Gregg and John Sununu say the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will help the state check for and control mosquitos to fight Eastern Equine Encephalitis. The CDC says it's already been working closely with state officials, but will work to increase coordination with the state Department of Health and Human Services and send a representative to the state next spring. (Concord Monitor)
Town reacts following alpaca's EEE death Oct 26, 2007
RAYMOND Michael Morrison, the president of Municipal Pest Management Services, the company that does mosquito management for the town, said the alpaca that was diagnosed with Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) last week was a rare case at this time of year. "I'm baffled why EEE showed up in mammals," he said. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Equines, Humans Get Mosquito Virus Oct 21, 2007
Ohio, West Virginia, and North Carolina have recorded cases of the viral disease La Crosse encephalitis this year, and Ohio logged two cases of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) ... A horse in northwest Ohio and one in the central portion of the Buckeye state were discovered to have contracted EEE, Eastern equine encephalitis. (Suite101.com)
Alpaca in Raymond dies from EEE Oct 18, 2007
RAYMOND, N.H. (AP) -- New Hampshire health officials say an alpaca from Raymond has died from eastern equine encephalitis, and they are urging animal owners to protect themselves and their animals from the mosquito-borne disease, often called "Triple E.". Animals should be vaccinated where appropriate and vetinary-approved repellents should be used to prevent mosquito bites, says Nicholas Toumpas, the acting commissioner of the state Department of Health and Human Services. (Concord Monitor)
Warming and health effects Oct 18, 2007
In the United States, he noted that ticks, mosquitoes and other insects that carry diseases such as West Nile Virus, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Eastern Equine Encephalitis and Lyme disease are already spreading to areas once considered too cold for them to survive. Epstein will also participate in a panel discussing the West Nile Virus at 11 a.m. Oct 26 in the PSUB Wood River Suite of ISU's Pond Student Union Building. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Mosquito bite victim opens eyes after weeks in coma Oct 11, 2007
The painter and decorator is thought to be the first European case of the rare Eastern Equine Encephalitis, also known as Triple E. It is one of the most serious mosquito-borne diseases in North America with a mortality rate of about a third. Despite yesterday's development, Mr Nicholson still cannot move and is not aware of his surroundings. (Scotsman)
U.K. Man in Coma After Getting EEE in New Hampshire Oct 10, 2007
After returning home, he began exhibiting signs of Eastern Equine Encephalitis or EEE as it is more commonly known. EEE is fatal in about 35 percent of all cases. (Fox News)
Man in coma after mosquito bite Oct 9, 2007
The virus, known as Eastern Equine Encephalitis or Triple E, is regarded as one of the most serious mosquito-borne diseases on the North American continent ... " Dr Lorna Willocks, NHS Lothian consultant in public health, said: "We are aware of a case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) where the patient had recently returned from the US.. (BBC News -- Health)
Scottish man contracts Triple-E while visiting New England Oct 9, 2007
EDINBURGH, Scotland -- A Scottish man is in a coma after contracting Eastern equine encephalitis. Michael Nicholson, 35, is believed to have contracted the mosquito born virus during a fishing trip to New Hampshire over the summer. (WHDH-TV)
BBQ fund-raiser collects $2,400 for family of boy with EEE Oct 9, 2007
John Crisp and Jim Ryan serve as volunteer barbequers Saturday during a fund-raiser chicken barbeque for the family of Nathan Gray, a Newfields boy who is recovering from Eastern equine encephalitis ... It was a rare night out for the family who has been spending most of its time at a Boston hospital since their son Nathan contracted Eastern equine encephalitis this summer. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
