Uncovering the EEE Virus: The Deadly Mosquito-Borne Threat You Need to Know About

feeling a bit too cozy this summer let's talk about the eastern equine in sephtis virus or EE and why you should care ee is a rare but dangerous virus spread by mosquitoes it can affect both humans and animals causing inflammation of the brain yikes right so how does it spread mosquitoes pick up the virus from infected birds and then pass it on to us symptoms can range from fever and headache to severe cases like seizures or even coma scary but knowledge is power what can you do to protect yourself use insect repellent wear long sleeves and avoid being outside during Peak mosquito times Dawn and Dusk and don't forget to eliminate standing water around your home mosquitoes love it health officials are constantly monitoring for outbreaks if there's a threat they'll let you know so stay tuned to local Health updates remember a little prevention goes a long way stay safe stay informed and beat those tiny foes thanks for watching