NYSDOH Alert – Encephalitis

#DrJamesMcDonald:

“Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) is different this year. While we normally see these mosquitoes in two to three counties each year, this year they have been in 15 counties so far, and scattered all over New York State. This life-threatening mosquito-borne disease has no commercially available human vaccine and must be taken seriously.” Learn what steps to take protect yourself and your loved ones from mosquito bites: governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-statewide-action-following-confirmed-case-eastern-equine

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