Are there equine vaccines against West Nile or Eastern Equine encephalitis?
A. There are vaccines available to protect horses from both WNV and EEE. Consult your veterinarian for more information. Q. Should people take the West Nile and EEE virus vaccines that are licensed for use in horses? A. No. These vaccines have not been studied in humans and could be harmful. Veterinary vaccines and other veterinary drugs should never be used in humans. Insect Repellent Use and Safety Q. Why should I use insect repellent? A. Insect repellents can help reduce exposure to mosquito bites that may carry viruses such as West Nile or EEE virus that can cause serious illness and even death. Using insect repellent allows you to continue to play and work outdoors with a reduced risk of mosquito bites. Q. When should I use mosquito repellent? A. Apply repellent when you are going to be outdoors. Even if you don’t notice mosquitoes there is a good chance that they are around. Many of the mosquitoes that carry West Nile and EEE virus bite between dusk and dawn. If you are outdoors
