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stern Equine EncephalitisWhat is Eastern Equine EncephalitisEasternequine encephalitisis a viral illness that is transmittedto peopleand horsesthrough the bite of an infected mosquito. The virus is an alphavirus and is closely related to we ��EASTRN EQUINE ENCEPHALIT��2 &#x/MCI; 0 ;&#x/MCI; 0 ;What can people do toprevent EasternEquine EncephalitisThe best way to prevent eaern equine encephalitisis to protect yourself and your family from mosquito bitesAvoid outdoor activities at dusk and dawn, the peak feeding time for many mosquitoes, particularly from July through September.Use repellents containing DEET ccordingto label directions up to30% DEET is safe and effectivefor adults and childrenover two months of age. Other effective repellents include picaridin, IR3535, and oil of lemon eucalyptus. Only use products that are registered by the Environmental Protection AgencyPretreat clothing and g
ear with permethrinbased products.Wear loosefitting, long sleeved shirts and pantsKeep mosquitoes out of your homby maintainingscreens on windows and doors.To protect yourself and your family from other mosquitoborne illnesses in Minnesota:Empty standing water from around your home at least once a week to prevent mosquitoes from using containers as breeding sites.Buckets, flower pots/saucers, pet bowls, birdbaths, kiddie pools, etc.Check gutters andremove leaves frequentlyto ensure proper drainageTighten up loose tarps/coversso water does not poolTightly cover or screen water storage containers (e.g., rain barrels)Fill waterholding tree holes with dirt or sandRecycle old tires or store them where they can’t collect rainwater.Minnesota Department of HealthVectorborne Diseases UnitPO Box 64975St. Paul, MN 55164201www.health.state.mn.us3/9/2018To obtain this information in a different format, call: 201. Printed on recycled paper