Who gets EEE?
Anyone can get EEE if bitten by an infected mosquito but most mosquitoes in Connecticut do not carry EEE. The greatest risk for being bitten by an infected mosquito is from late July to mid October during activities near fresh water swamps. What are the symptoms of EEE? Early symptoms include high fever (103 – 106F), stiff neck, severe headache, and lack of energy. The disease worsens quickly and some patients go into a coma within a week. Encephalitis (swelling of the brain) is the most dangerous symptom. How soon do symptoms appear? Symptoms can appear anywhere from 3 to 10 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito. What is the treatment for EEE? There is no cure for EEE. Three of every ten people who get the disease will die from it. How can EEE be prevented? The only way to protect yourself is to keep mosquitoes from biting you. • If you are outdoors at dawn or dusk when mosquitoes are most active, wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants. • Consider using insect repellent, ac
