Health Alerts and Advisories
TICK INFORMATION
Below is a great web-site that is full of educational information regarding ticks. It is that time of year where we need to be aware of tick bites. Always make sure to check yourself daily for ticks. Wear appropriate clothing when in wooded areas making sure to wear long sleeves and long pants. If you obtain a tick bite contact your physician for more information. The Centers for Disease Control, (CDC) has some helpful tick information. The information includes tips for preventing tick bites, types of ticks with illustrations and tick carrying diseases and more. Below is a web-site that has a wealth of helpful information regarding ticks.
www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/dph/programs/id/epidemiology/ticks/public-health-cdc-tickborne-educational-info.html
EEE (Eastern Equine Encephalitis)
9-4-19
EEE is a disease caused by a virus. The virus is spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. Mosquitoes become infected when they bite infected birds.
The Symptoms of EEE include fever, stiff neck, headache and lack of energy. These symptoms show up three to ten days after a bite from an infected mosquito. Encephalitis, inflammation and swelling of the brain, is the most dangerous complication
There is no treatment for EEE. PREVENTION & PROTECTION FROM EEE IS THE KEY!
Here are some things you can do to reduce your chances of being bitten:
1. Avoid outdoor activities between dusk and dawn. This is when mosquitoes are most active.
2. Wear long pants, long-sleeve shirt and socks while outdoors. This will help keep mosquitoes away for your skin.
3. Keep mosquitoes out of your house by repairing any holes in your screens and make sure screens are attached tightly to all doors and windows.
4. Remove areas of standing water around your home.
5. Using a mosquito repellent is a family choice. For further information on choosing and using repellents safely, see MDPH Mosquito Repellent Fact Sheet on
For more information on EEE, The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) has a web-site on Mosquito-borne Diseases. You may also call MDPH toll-free at (888) 658-2850.
9-4-19
EEE is a disease caused by a virus. The virus is spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. Mosquitoes become infected when they bite infected birds.
The Symptoms of EEE include fever, stiff neck, headache and lack of energy. These symptoms show up three to ten days after a bite from an infected mosquito. Encephalitis, inflammation and swelling of the brain, is the most dangerous complication
There is no treatment for EEE. PREVENTION & PROTECTION FROM EEE IS THE KEY!
Here are some things you can do to reduce your chances of being bitten:
1. Avoid outdoor activities between dusk and dawn. This is when mosquitoes are most active.
2. Wear long pants, long-sleeve shirt and socks while outdoors. This will help keep mosquitoes away for your skin.
3. Keep mosquitoes out of your house by repairing any holes in your screens and make sure screens are attached tightly to all doors and windows.
4. Remove areas of standing water around your home.
5. Using a mosquito repellent is a family choice. For further information on choosing and using repellents safely, see MDPH Mosquito Repellent Fact Sheet on
For more information on EEE, The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) has a web-site on Mosquito-borne Diseases. You may also call MDPH toll-free at (888) 658-2850.