EEE Outbreak - What You Need To Know

Do you know what insect recently shut down multiple towns in Massachusetts? Mosquitoes. Pockets of the US are currently experiencing an outbreak of EEE or Eastern equine encephalitis. 95% of patients infected with EEE will develop flu-like symptoms and will make a full recovery after a few weeks. But 5% of those infected will develop inflammation of the brain, with about 30% of those cases being fatal. So officials in affected areas are taking this outbreak very seriously to keep the community safe. Health officials also encourage people to use mosquito repellents, wear clothing that covers the skin and staying indoors during those most active hours for mosquitoes. You know, experts say global warming may have contributed to this latest EEE outbreak, with the mosquito season lasting a little bit longer than usual.

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