The first confirmed human case of Eastern equine encephalitis (E.E.E.) in New York since 2015 highlights the urgent need for mosquito bite prevention measures.
Official reports indicate that this summer, human cases of E.E.E. have been documented in at least six other states, emphasizing the widespread risk of the virus throughout the Northeast.
Severe outcomes from E.E.E. can include seizures, comas, and encephalitis, with approximately one-third of cases resulting in death and over half causing long-term neurological issues.
Given there’s no vaccine or cure for Eastern equine encephalitis, state officials strongly recommend residents adopt preventive strategies against mosquito bites, particularly during dusk.
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