why are there not more people talking about the ee virus outbreak in the US Eastern equine incilius or ee is a rare but serious mosquito born virus this year it's causing growing concern across the United States ee spreads through infected mosquitoes and can lead to severe brain inflammation while cases are typically low this year has already seen five reported cases the stakes are high about 1 in three cases of ee are fatal symptoms start with fever chills and body aches but can escalate to dangerous brain inflammation anyone can be infected but those over 60 and children under five are most at risk currently there's no specific treatment or vaccine for ee that's why prevention is crucial use insect repellent cover Exposed Skin and control mosquito populations around your home climate change is contributing to longer mosquito Seasons potentially increasing future ee cases stay informed and take steps to protect yourself and your family for more updates on health news keep following new new log