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On Thursday the Board of Health issued a press release announcing that Eastern Equine Encephalitis was detected in Sudbury mosquitoes:
“The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) announced today that Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus has been detected in mosquitoes collected from Sudbury, Massachusetts. There are currently no human cases.
EEE is a rare but serious illness spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. While EEE can infect people of all ages, people under 15 years of age or over 50 years of age are at greatest risk for serious illness.”
The press release advises residents to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites and mosquito-proof their homes. That includes using bug spray with DEET, avoiding scheduling outdoor events during peak mosquito hours, and removing standing water on residential properties. Full details here.