Who is at risk of getting Eastern Equine Encephalitis?
All residents of Maine who reside in areas where Eastern equine encephalitis virus has been identified in recent years are at risk of getting infected. People younger than 15 or older than 50 years of age have the highest risk of severe disease, if bitten by a mosquito that has the virus. However, please note NOT all mosquitoes can spread eastern equine encephalitis.
