Arboviral diseases

Summer is here, which means mosquitoes are here as well.  Arboviral diseases, including eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile viru...

In the (flood) zone with climate change

In 2014, there were eight weather-related disasters , with losses exceeding $1 billion each across the U.S. Go ahead, have a look at the lis...

Have a Fun, Relaxing and Healthy Spring Break

Whether you’re traveling to sandy beaches, climbing to snow-capped mountains or having a “staycation,” spring break means one thing: time of...

Have you heard? There's a new bug in town

Well, new to us, that is. And it’s called Bourbon virus. Bourbon virus is named after the first recognized case of the disease from Bourbon ...

Chiku-what?! Florida resident is first to contract mosquito-borne disease within the US

U.S. health officials are on alert for a painful disease with an unusual name, after a new case was diagnosed in a Florida man in July. Chik...

Mosquito-borne diseases

EEE and WNV   Arboviral diseases, including Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile virus (WNV), are very serious infections that ar...

Vector-borne diseases: Small bite, big threat

Today’s guest blog from the Pan American Health Organization is in recognition of World Health Day which was celebrated on April 7. This ye...

Mosquito-borne disease update

Maine CDC has confirmed the presence of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in more than 20 mosquito pools and has reported the death of a phe...

Mosquito-borne disease

Maine CDC has confirmed the presence of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in two mosquito pools from York County. EEE is a virus that is tra...

Eastern Equine Encephalitis Positive Mosquito Pool

Maine CDC has confirmed the presence of Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus (EEE) in mosquitoes collected in the state.  One mosquito pool (a ...

Know how to protect yourself from West Nile and EEE

Arboviral diseases, including Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile virus (WNV) , are very serious infections that are transmitte...

Summer Safe: Don’t let these three infectious diseases ruin your summer fun

Do your late summer plans include a trip to a state or county fair? How about a camping trip, or perhaps a visit to a local farm? Reports of...