What is the Maine CDC doing to protect Maine residents from getting infected with Eastern Equine Encephalitis?
The Maine CDC has developed a surveillance system to track the occurrence of eastern equine encephalitis and other arboviruses, generally beginning in mid-June and lasting through to mid-October. Surveillance efforts include adult mosquito trapping and testing, collecting dead bird data, testing dead birds, llamas, alpacas, and horses, and testing people who are ill with symptoms similar to those of an arbovirus infection. In addition, the Maine CDC has been collaborating with other state agencies, health professionals and non-governmental groups to work together since 2000 to increase awareness and promote preventive measures.
