How can eastern equine encephalitis be prevented?
A vaccine is available for horses, but not for humans. Prevention of the disease centers around controlling mosquitoes and on individual action to avoid mosquito bites. To avoid being bitten by the mosquitoes that transmit EEE: If possible, stay inside between dusk and dark, when mosquitoes are most active. When outside between dusk and dark, wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts. Use an insect repellent with DEET according to manufacturers directions when outside. Put screens on windows and make sure they do not have holes. Eliminate standing water from your property. For more information about eastern equine encephalitis, call the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services Communicable Disease Control Section at 603-271-4496 or 800-852-3345 x4496 or visit our website at www.dhhs.nh.gov or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at www.cdc.gov .
