if you don't like mosquitoes but still enjoy the outdoors then listen up this could save your life Eastern equine and sephtis or ee is a serious virus carried by mosquitoes that can cause severe brain inflammation in humans symptoms include fever headache vomiting and seizures while ee is rare the fatality rate can be as high as 70% currently towns in Massachusetts like Douglas and Oxford have raised their ee risk levels to critical other towns including Plymouth and Northbridge are on high alert there is no specific treatment or vaccine for ee so prevention is crucial use insect repellent wear long sleeves and eliminate standing water around your home to reduce mosquito breeding sites if you suspect ee seek immediate medical attention early diagnosis and supportive care are key stay informed take precautions and protect yourself and your loved ones from this deadly virus stay safe stay aware thanks for watching for