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You can reduce your risk of infection with EEE virus by using insect repellent, wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants, and taking steps to control mosquitoes indoors and outdoors. Skip directly to site content Skip directly to page options Skip directly to A-Z link. Section Navigation. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Syndicate. Eastern Equine Encephalitis. Minus Related Pages.

What is eastern equine encephalitis EEE? How do people get infected with EEE virus? Where and when have most cases of EEE occurred? Who is at risk for infection with EEEV?

How soon do people get sick after getting bitten by an infected mosquito? What are the symptoms of EEE? How is EEE diagnosed? What is the treatment for EEE?

How can people reduce the chance of getting infected with EEE virus? Links with this icon indicate that you are leaving the CDC website. Linking to a non-federal website does not constitute an endorsement by CDC or any of its employees of the sponsors or the information and products presented on the website. You will be subject to the destination website's privacy policy when you follow the link.

CDC is not responsible for Section compliance accessibility on other federal or private website. Contact the Division of Infectious Diseases Fax What is eastern equine encephalitis EEE? What are the risk factors of EEE? The overall risk of becoming infected with EEE depends on: Exposure to mosquitoes: People who spend a lot of time outdoors or live in wooded areas have a greater chance of being bitten by mosquito.

Many kinds of mosquitoes are most active during dusk and dawn and during the early evening hours. The Massachusetts Dept of Public Health monitors mosquito populations, tests mosquitoes for virus and calculates risks for each town.