Dear fellow Hanoverians:
The following updated clarification regarding the timing of the
closure of the fields was voted today by the Board of Health. Read on:
*D**epartment of **M**unicipal **I**nspections*
Town of Hanover
Town Hall, 550 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA 02339 • (T) 781-826-6400
• (Email) inspections@hanover-ma.gov
*Phone*
Conservation: (781) 826-6505
Planning: (781) 826-7641
Building: (781) 826-6400
Health: (781) 826-4611
*Fax*
Conservation: (781) 826-5950
Planning: (781) 826-5950
Building: (781) 826-5950
Health: (781) 826-5289
Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) Virus Confirmed in Mosquitoes from
Hanover
*(Revised 10/25/11)*
* *
*DATE: October 25, 2011 CONTACT: **Anthony Marino, Health Agent*
* TELEPHONE: (781) 826-4611*
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) announced today
that EEE virus has been detected in mosquitoes collected from Hanover,
Massachusetts. Hanover has had one EEE virus positive mosquito sample
taken on October 20, 2011 and identified on October 24, 2011.
*While the Hanover Board of Health continues to work closely with the
MDPH, the Board of Health on October 24, 2011 has closed all
recreational fields & school property for outdoor activities from six
(6) pm to seven (7) am. This will remain in effect until such time
that Hanover experiences a “killing frost” (temperatures at or
below 32 degrees).*
EEE is a rare but serious illness spread by the bite of an infected
mosquito. While EEE can infect people of all ages, people under 15
years of age or over 50 years of age are at greatest risk for serious
illness.
*By taking a few, common-sense precautions, people can help to protect
themselves and their loved ones*:
* Avoid Mosquito Bites*
· *Be Aware of Peak Mosquito Hours* – The hours from dusk to dawn are
peak biting times for many mosquitoes. Consider rescheduling outdoor
activities that occur during evening or early morning. Otherwise, take
extra care to use repellent and protective clothing.
· *Clothing Can Help* reduce mosquito bites. Although it may be
difficult to do when it’s hot, wearing long-sleeves, long pants and
socks when outdoors will help keep mosquitoes away from your skin.
· *Apply Insect Repellent* when you go outdoors. Use a repellent with
*DEET* (N, N-diethyl-m-toluamide), *permethrin, picaridin* (KBR 3023),
*IR3535* or *oil of lemon eucalyptus* [p-methane 3, 8-diol (PMD)]
according to the instructions on the product label. DEET products
should not be used on infants under two months of age and should be
used in concentrations of 30% or less on older children. Oil of lemon
eucalyptus should not be used on children under three years of age.
Permethrin products are intended for use on items such as clothing,
shoes, bed nets and camping gear and should not be applied to skin.
Information about EEE and reports of EEE virus activity in
Massachusetts during 2011 can be found on the MDPH website at
http://www.mass.gov/dph/wnv
. Recorded information about EEE is also available by calling the MDPH
Public Health Information Line at 1-866-MASS-WNV (1-866-627-7968).
For “Around Town on the Web”,
Cathy H-B
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