After being notified of a positive EEE case in our community on September 5, 2024, the Board of Health held an emergency meeting on September 6, 2024 and is providing the following advisory:

Board of Health Advisory

• It is strongly recommended that outdoor activities conclude from dusk until dawn, following recommendations from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health -  https://www.mass.gov/news/state-health-officials-announce-additional-human-cases-of-eee-and-west-nile-virus

• EEE is a rare but serious infection. Acton has been deemed a high risk community for mosquito-borne infections by DPH. Here is more information about the EEE 

• It is strongly recommended that Acton residents take preventative measures to protect themselves during peak mosquito biting hours of dusk to dawn. 

  • Wear long sleeves

  • Reschedule outdoor activities that occur during the evening, 6pm or after

    • Otherwise take extra care to use repellent and protective clothing

  • Apply insect repellent when you go outdoors

  • Mosquito-proof your home by:

    • Drain standing water around your home

    • Install or repair screens

  • Protect your pets' exposure  

    • Ensure they are indoors from dusk to dawn 

Mosquito Spraying Information

• Evening mosquito spraying occurred from September 8th through September 10th and has concluded. 
• Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project (CMMCP) reports that no further spraying is planned this season. 
  
  
  

Additional information on preventative measures can be found HERE