listen up Massachusetts mosquitoes are carrying a virus you need to know about it's called Eastern equine and sephtis or ee this virus can cause brain swelling and severe illness symptoms fever headache and vomiting in rare cases it can be fatal mosquitoes are most active at dawn and dusk protect yourself by wearing long sleeves and using bug spray drain standing water around your home mosquitoes love it if you notice symptoms seek medical help immediately don't wait stay safe Massachusetts share this video to spread the word your health matters