Washington Health Officer-confirmed human case of EEE in Candia, and a horse in Henniker with EEE put down. 
From the DHHS there has been the first case on EEE this season in a child from Candia.The results of the test were confirmed by the Massachusetts public health where the child is hospitalized.
From Commissioner Toumpas of DHHS said, "It is with much sadness that we have to make this announcement. Our thoughts go our to the family of this child who is fighting this serious disease. I want to urge New Hampshire residents not to become complacent about taking protective measures against EEE and WNV this season. Just because the weather is getting cooler does not mean the threat has passed."
DHHS is also announcing a horse in Henniker has tested positive for EEE. This makes four animals tested positive within the state. IT'S GETTING CLOSER!!!
The threat will not go away until we have a HARD Freeze.
Three things you can do-----
1.Eliminate standing water from location around your property.
2.Be aware of where mosquitoes live and breed and keep them from entering your home.
3. Protect yourself from mosquito bites.
For more information on WNV or EEE call the NH Department of Health and Human Services toll-free information line at====
866-273-NILE (6543, or visit the DHHS website at www.dhhs.nh.gov
Address/Location
Washington Police Department
5 Halfmoon Pond Rd
Washington, NH 03280
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Steven Marshall
Chief of Police
[email protected]
603-495-3233
