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Mosquitoes Still Buzzing in Rhode Island: Fall Dangers

October 2, 2024

Even though autumn is here, don't let your guard down against those pesky mosquitoes in Rhode Island. Recently, health officials found that some mosquitoes are still carrying serious diseases like Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile Virus. In a recent batch of 87 mosquito samples from ac

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Mosquito Season Woes: New Town Added to High-Risk List

October 1, 2024

As the temperature cools down, concerns about eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) are still running high in Vermont. The Vermont Health Department has added Salisbury to the list of towns at high risk for the mosquito-borne disease. This comes as a warning to limit evening outdoor activities in areas

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Mosquito Madness: New York's Deadly EEE Virus Outbreak

September 26, 2024

New York is in the grip of a mosquito-borne disease outbreak like no other. The eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus has spread rapidly across the state, with 15 counties now affected. This is a significant increase from the usual two or three counties that typically report EEE-positive mosquitoe

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EEE Epidemic: Is Mass. Ready?

September 10, 2024

As another human case of Eastern equine encephalitis is confirmed in Massachusetts, residents are left wondering if the state is truly prepared to handle this growing epidemic. With 91 positive mosquito samples and four human cases already reported this season, it's clear that EEE activity is far mo

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Mosquito Mayhem: Are These Towns Sitting Duck for EEE and West Nile?

September 6, 2024

Massachusetts is buzzing with worry as EEE and West Nile virus risk levels surge. While we all love a good summer picnic, should we be trading our lemonade for bug spray? Let's break down the situation and see if we can figure out what this means for you. Central Massachusetts Under Fire The...

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Deadly Mosquito-Borne Virus Claims Life in New Hampshire: Are You Prepared?

August 28, 2024

In a shocking turn of events, New Hampshire has reported its first death from Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), a rare but deadly virus spread by mosquitoes. This marks the first EEE death in the United States this year, and health officials are urging citizens to take necessary precautions. As pe

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Tragedy Strikes: New Hampshire Man Falls Victim to Deadly Mosquito-Borne Virus EEE

August 28, 2024

In a shocking turn of events, a 41-year-old man from Hampstead, New Hampshire, identified as Steven Perry, lost his life after contracting the rare and dangerous mosquito-borne virus known as eastern equine encephalitis (EEE). Perry's family revealed that he was healthy and had no underlying conditi

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Mosquito-Borne Illness Ends Life of a New Hampshire Resident After a Decade of Calm

August 27, 2024

In a stunning revelation, a resident from Hampstead, New Hampshire has lost their life due to the lethal mosquito-borne disease known as Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus (EEEV). This is the first human instance of EEEV in the state in a decade, stoking fears of a possible resurgence of this hazardo