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EEE [ Eastern Equine Encephalitis ] facts : Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) is a rare but serious viral disease spread by mosquitoes that can affect people and horses. EEE can also cause disease in captive birds such as the ring-necked pheasant, emu, ostriches, quail and ducks. EEE infection and disease can occasionally occur in other livestock, deer, dogs, other mammals, reptiles and amphibians. In the United States, approximately 5-10 EEE cases are reported annually. Five human cases have been reported in New York State: one each in 1971, 1983, 2009, 2010 and 2011. All were fatal. The risk of getting EEE is highest from late July through September when more mosquitoes are present and active.

there is also WEE [ western] and Vee [ Venezuelan ] all have similar symptoms and all spread by mosquitoes . All are not that common except for occasional outbreaks . most horse owners vaccinate for all yearly .

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EEE [ Eastern Equine Encephalitis ] facts : Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) is a rare but serious viral disease spread by mosquitoes that can affect people and horses. EEE can also cause disease in captive birds such as the ring-necked pheasant, emu, ostriches, quail and ducks. EEE infection and disease can occasionally occur in other livestock, deer, dogs, other mammals, reptiles and amphibians. In the United States, approximately 5-10 EEE cases are reported annually. Five human cases have been reported in New York State: one each in 1971, 1983, 2009, 2010 and 2011. All were fatal. The risk of getting EEE is highest from late July through September when more mosquitoes are present and active.

there is also WEE [ western] and Vee [ Venezuelan ] all have similar symptoms and all spread by mosquitoes . All are not that common except for occasional outbreaks . most horse owners vaccinate for all yearly .

What a deadly insect mosquitoes are, and yet their only purpose for living, besides reproducing, is being food for some birds and fish. At least they are food to something.

Same thing regarding yucky roaches, they are a food source.

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