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CONCORD, N.H. – The State Department of Health and Human Services has identified the first lots of test mosquitoes positive for eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) this season. Lots were recently found in the cities of Newton and Sandown.
DHHS works in partnership with health workers in Newton and Sandown to inform residents.
"These EEE detections in mosquitoes are a reminder of the need to protect against mosquito bites to prevent EEE and other mosquito-borne diseases," said Dr. Benjamin Chan, a state epidemiologist.
"Even with the cooler weather, there are still mosquitoes that are outside and biting. The most effective ways to prevent mosquito bites are to use an effective mosquito repellent containing 30% DEET, to avoid getting out at dawn and dusk and to eliminate stagnant water from the house where the mosquitoes breed.
This season, the DHHS Public Health Laboratory tested 4,135 mosquito lots, 11 animals and 18 people for West Nile virus (EEE) and West Nile virus. In addition to the two positive lots of EEE mosquitoes in Newton and Sandown, 29 mosquito lots in NH were tested positive for WNV.
The symptoms of the EEE virus often appear 4 to 10 days after being bitten by a mosquito carrying the virus. People who develop EEE can develop a flu-like illness, including fever, headache, weakness, and muscle and joint pain. A more serious infection of the central nervous system can develop, such as meningitis and encephalitis (inflammation of the brain).
EEE generally causes a more serious disease than WNV and causes a high mortality rate for those who develop the severe encephalitic form of the disease. There is no specific treatment for the disease.
Anyone with questions about mosquito-borne diseases, including EEE, may call the New Hampshire Office of Infectious Disease Control at 603-271-4496. Information sheets on Easter equine encephalitis and other mosquito-borne diseases are available on the DHHS website at the following address: dhhs.nh.gov.
For more information, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at cdc.gov.
The library welcomes the queen
DERRY – Derry Public Library presents a visit with Queen Victoria Wednesday, September 26 at 6:30 pm Artist Sally Mummey will bring life to one of England's greatest monarchs during the program as she uses the newspaper and the queen's letters to tell her story. The program is presented in part by New Hampshire Humanities.
The first foliage race of Windham 5k took place
WINDHAM – The first Windham Foliage 5K race for Windham Endowment and Windham Rail Trail will take place on Saturday, September 29 at 8:30 am.
The beautiful foliage along the Windham Rail Trail provides the perfect setting for serious runners and walkers. Race solo, sign up with a team or run for a cause.
The first 300 people to register at Windham Foliage 5K will receive a moisture wicking T-shirt, and will be automatically entered to win prizes and gift cards. Silver prizes will be awarded to the best finishers.
Rewards will be awarded to the fastest male and female runners and there will be awards by age group. All runners will receive a free raffle ticket for a basket of fantastic autumnal experiences.
Runners and walkers are encouraged to register. The registration fee is $ 30 available for the race day, if space permits. This USATF certified race takes place on a flat, paved and shaded railway track, through a wooded area without level crossings. Water is available at the 2 mile marker.
For more information on the fall 5K road race or to register your racing club, visit windhamendowment.org or contact race coordinator Donna Mollica at 603-490-8623.
Rotarians welcome Oktoberfest
DERRY – The Rotary Club at Derry Village is holding its first Oktoberfest event on Saturday, September 29, from noon to 6 pm. in the fields of the Boys and Girls Club of Grand Derry, 40 East Derry Road. The family event includes authentic Oktoberfest draft beers, German food, food trucks, a market, live music, Kinder-Fest and much more. All proceeds will go to local charities. Tickets are available at tickets.beerfests.com/event/derry-village-rotary-oktoberfest.
Leach hosts the evening with Edgar Allan Poe & # 39;
LONDONDERRY – The Leach Library on Mammoth Road is hosting a show titled "An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe" on Thursday, October 11 at 7 pm Rob Velella, independent literary historian and playwright, will lead the program.
Velella specializes in nineteenth-century American literature and will bring Poe back to life through a living historical performance. It has been featured on national public radio and other publications.
Veloe's portrait of Poe is based on more than 15 years of study of the author and his writings. In addition to reading both branded and lesser-known works, he will explain the writing process and the meaning of Poe's tales and poems.
The program is free and open to the public with places limited to the first 90 people. The program takes place in the lower level meeting room of the library.
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