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West Nile Virus (WNV) and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE or “Triple E”) are viruses that occur in Massachusetts and can cause illness ranging from a mild fever to more serious disease like encephalitis or meningitis. There are other diseases spread by mosquitoes that people may be exposed to when traveling in other regions of the world. These include Zika virus, Dengue fever, and Chikungunya. Learn how to protect yourself from illness below.

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Mosquito-borne disease prevention Current WNV and EEE activity and risk maps (June – October) Mosquito-borne disease information for health care providers and veterinarians

Fact Sheets – Mosquitoes in Massachusetts

Fact sheets – Mosquito Information for Travelers

Testing and data

Educational Materials for Teachers

Mosquito-borne disease educational materials

Resources for Local Boards of Health

Arbovirus Information for Local Boards of Health

Contact Information

Address

State Public Health Laboratory

305 South Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Directions

Phone

Infectious Disease Division (617) 983-6550

Urgent calls and infectious disease reporting (617) 983–6800

Laboratory Sciences Division (617) 983–6201

Fax

Infectious Disease Division (617) 983–6925

Laboratory Sciences Division (617) 983–6210

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