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Mosquito-borne Diseases

Learn how to protect yourself from illness.

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

Resources 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

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