Eastern Equine Encephalitis - Information
Tuesday September 24, 2019
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Current information about Eastern Equine Encephalitis in Southwestern Michigan will be posted as it becomes available.
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Press Releases
- Eastern Equine Encephalitis Press Release 10/25/19
MDHHS encourages communities to consult local weather forecasts when scheduling evening activities - Eastern Equine Encephalitis Press Release 10/5/19
New Case of EEE Confirmed in St. Joseph County - Eastern Equine Encephalitis Press Release 9/27/19
Public Health Response to Eastern Equine Encephalitis - Eastern Equine Encephalitis Press Release 9/20/19
New human case of mosquito-borne EEE in Southwest Michigan - Eastern Equine Encephalitis Press Release 9/18/19
MDHHS Advises Precautionary Measures to Prevent Human EEE Infection - Eastern Equine Encephalitis Press Release 9/17/19
MDHHS reports four new cases of mosquito-borne disease and two additional deaths in Southwest Michigan - Eastern Equine Encephalitis In St. Joseph County 8/23/19
Prevention Tips
Michigan residents can stay healthy by following these steps to avoid mosquito bites:
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Apply insect repellents that contain the active ingredient DEET, or other U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-registered product to exposed skin or clothing, and always follow the manufacturer’s directions for use.
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Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants when outdoors. Apply insect repellent to clothing to help prevent bites.
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Maintain window and door screening to help keep mosquitoes outside.
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Empty water from mosquito breeding sites around the home, such as buckets, unused kiddie poos, old tires, or similar sites where mosquitoes may lay eggs.
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Use nets and/or fans over outdoor eating areas.