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Eastern Equine Encephalitis (Human) in the US

05 September 2011

State health officials have reported the first human case of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in Bristol County (state of Massachusetts) this year (2011).

Advice for Travellers

EEE is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito, therefore avoidance of mosquito bites by covering up and using insect repellent on any exposed skin.