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#WestNileVirus and #EasternEquineEncephalitis continue to be detected in mosquito batches in NH. Residents are again reminded that it takes two hard frosts to kill off mosquitoes, and insect repellent should continue to be worn when spending time outdoors.

Going apple picking or to a fair this weekend? Remember to apply insect repellent beforehand. A second mosquito batch in Newton has tested positive for #EasternEquineEncephalitis.

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#WestNileVirus has been detected in a mosquito batch in Kensington. Protect yourself and your family by wearing long sleeves and long pants, and applying permethrin to clothing and outdoor gear.

#EasternEquineEncephalitis and #WestNileVirus have been identified in mosquitoes collected from the southeastern portion of the state. The risk for mosquitoborne disease will continue to increase until NH experiences its second hard frost. cdc.gov/westnile/preve…

#WestNileVirus has been detected in mosquitoes collected from Manchester, Candia, Raymond and Londonderry. Visit the CDC’s West Nile Virus website for information on how to protect yourself from mosquito bites. cdc.gov/westnile/preve…

#WestNileVirus has been detected in mosquitoes collected from North Hampton, Rye and Nashua. Learn more about approved insect repellents by using the EPA’s Insect Repellent Selector Tool: #search" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">epa.gov/insect-repelle…

Two additional mosquito batches have tested positive for #WestNileVirus in Manchester. As a reminder, the City of Manchester will be spraying city owned property to control for adult mosquitoes this evening from 5:00pm-12:00am.

#WestNileVirus has been detected in mosquitoes collected from Nashua and Keene. Home and business owners are urged to be aware of stagnant water on property (e.g. unused swimming pools) and to clean roof gutters so that rainwater cannot collect in them.

#WestNileVirus has been detected in a 7th mosquito batch in Manchester. Residents and visitors are urged to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites. Visit the CDC’s website for tips on how to protect yourself and your family: cdc.gov/features/stopm…

The NH PHL has detected #WestNileVirus in four additional mosquito pools in Manchester. Residents and visitors are reminded to apply insect repellent when spending time outdoors, and remove standing water from areas around homes and businesses.

#WestNileVirus has been detected again in NH. One mosquito batch from Salem has tested positive. Two birds from Plaistow, one bird from Fremont and one bird from Salem have also tested positive. Prevent mosquito exposure by eliminating standing water around your home.

The NH DHHS Public Health Lab has detected #WestNileVirus in a mosquito batch in Manchester. Reduce the number of mosquitoes around your home by eliminating standing water and discarding old tires.

NH DHHS has detected #WestNileVirus in a mosquito batch in Manchester. This is the first positive arbovirus detection in NH for 2018. Residents and visitors should use insect repellents such as those that contain 20-30% DEET and limit outdoor exposure at dawn and dusk.

People can acquire West Nile Virus (#WNV), Eastern Equine Encephalitis (#EEE) or Jamestown Canyon Virus (#JCV) through the bite of an infected mosquito. All three #mosquito-borne diseases can cause a range of clinical symptoms.dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/cdcs/aler…

June is HIV testing month in New Hampshire and we observe National HIV Testing Day on June 27th. Get linked to care and treatment at NH Testing Sites dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/bchs/std/…

Encourage hepatitis A vaccination for persons who report drug use, homelessness, or other risk factors for HAV infection. dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/cdcs/aler…

Human health, animal health, and the environment are all connected. We can prevent and control #zoonotic diseases by using a #OneHealth approach to learn more about this connection. bit.ly/2JMebUD #WorldEnvironmentDay

Don't let a food-borne illness ruin your summer fun! dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/summer-ti…