Hampstead, New Hampshire, Adult Who Tested Positive for EEEV Has Died

An adult from Hampstead, New Hampshire, who tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus, was hospitalized due to severe central nervous system disease and has passed away, according to dhhs.nh.gov.

Here's how we can protect ourselves.

Triple E virus is rare but serious when transmitted to people by infected mosquitos.

The last reported infected human in NH was in 2014, according to the NH Department of Health and Human Services.

The department reported that so far this summer, the Triple E virus has been detected in one horse and 7 mosquito batches.

The virus has also been detected in Massachusetts and Vermont, according to DHHS.

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The press release also says at this time, there is no vaccine or antiviral treatment for EEEV.

Protection from Mosquito Bites

• Use a professional to spray your property.  That's what we do at my house.  I live in the woods, and there is a small creek that runs through my property.  Not a picturesque one, by any means, but mosquitos love it, so I don't mess around.
• When you go outside, cover up as much as you can stand to. That means long sleeves, socks, etc. I know I look ridiculous when I go out with all the stuff on, but not only do I not want a mosquito bite, but I also am highly allergic to Poison Oak.
• Spray DEET from head to toe.
• Get rid of all standing water. For instance, that kiddie pool that you bought at Ace Hardware for the little ones when they come over? Make sure you drain that thing after they've had their fun. You don't want that hanging around your yard. Turn over wheelbarrows, etc.

Our hearts go out to this person's family and friends.