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EEE (Eastern Equine Encephalitis)

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Scottish Tourist Update and Sister's heartfelt plea

A visitor to www.momsagainsteee.com has sent a message through your contact form.   3/12/2008

Name: Sharan McKenzie

Question/comment: My brother is the Scottish tourist who although not lying dying, has deteriorated since the turn of the year.  Michael cannot move, has no balance, cannot talk, eat, walk or drink, in short can do nothing for himself, and is at constant risk of choking and aspirating, he can no longer swallow.  All rehabilitation is coming to an end as there is no hope of recovery and he will live the rest of his life in a nursing home.

I’m confused as to why there is any resistance to measures that will prevent this happening to someone else. The money required to take appropriate measures to tackle EEE is insignificant when you consider the monetary cost of treating just one person infected with this virus, and in Michael’s case, the ongoing cost of nursing care for the rest of his life.

 

 

TOWNS CONSIDER MOSQUITO CONTROL PROJECTS (WMUR 3/5/08)  

Third Human Case of EEE Confirmed 11/15/07

Are we doing everything we can and should to protect our residents and our tourists?  Scot fights lethal Mosquito Virus: Click Here for full article

 

If these same mosquitoes can kill birds, then why aren't wildlife biologists concerned about studying the possible impact of these mosquito species on birds native to our State instead of writing editorials in local papers attacking our group for simply raising awareness of the issue? CLICK HERE to learn more

Excerpt from testimony of Dr Nasci representing the CDC. Click HERE for full testimony.

"…Control and prevention of West Nile Virus and related diseases require establishing and maintaining comprehensive, integrated mosquito management programs at the local level. Integrated management programs include surveillance for potential mosquito vectors and developing control strategies for those mosquito species…Public health emergencies may require integrated management practices beyond source reduction for control of mosquito larvae..."

 

CLICK HERE FOR AN EXAMPLE OF AN INTEGRATED MOSQUITO BORNE DISEASE VECTOR MANAGEMENT PROGRAM as forwarded to Arboviral Task Force Members 10/17/2007

 

 

 

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"ONE IS TOO MANY"

This truly grassroots effort was started by a small group of concerned moms in the Seacoast area of NH who agreed it was time to take action and draw attention to this serious public health threat. All of the communities in Rockingham County have been declared "public health threat" areas by the NH Department of Public Health *4 since the Summer of 2006. While some efforts are being made towards the prevention and education of the public on EEE, the process has been slow and ineffective at developing broad, far-reaching and comprehensive policies.

We believe that one death, just one death of a child, a mother, a father, or anyone, is just one death too many. Please join our effort. Sign our petition. Get involved with your local and state representatives to demand action now, because One death is Too Many.

Thank you.

Moms Against EEE


Do you think Moms Against EEE are all about "spraying"? You're Wrong.
Please read each page of our website. 
Click here  for Facts versus Fiction about Mosquito Control

Click here for more information on CDC recommendations and the use of Larvacide (not pesticide) as a key component to an Integrated Pest Management System. Write to US with your questions or concerns.
Our MISSION
"We appreciate any effort to open the discussion, further develop the research and educate the public so we may all participate in the process and make informed decisions about this serious public health threat issue.
We believe that the State of New Hampshire needs to act NOW to implement a truly comprehensive and detailed plan for the prevention of this deadly virus. While there is an effort among the state lawmakers this session to introduce bills that address this serious issue, it is unlikely any of these bills will pass in time for any action to be taken by the start of the next potentially deadly season in 2008. Please sign our ongoing petition asking the Governor to investigate this issue further and take appropriate action now to protect our citizens from EEE. We all take risks every day, some more informed than others. We want to know that we are doing everything we can to reduce this risk to ourselves and our children." 
-Respectfully,
Moms Against EEE
 

By Chris Dornin

September 30, 2007 6:00 AM

EEE moms

Fifty or so soccer moms in the Exeter and Newfields region have caught the attention of lawmakers and state department heads in a campaign to hit the mosquito pools hard next spring.

Led by political newcomers like Audrey Dean of Exeter and Robin Connor of Newfields, they launched a Web site recently ( www.momsagainsteee.com) and got HHS and Fish and Game officials to explain themselves to 40 worried people in Stratham, including 10 or so lawmakers. The moms group has rounded up 100 names on a petition about Eastern equine encephalitis, met with Gov. John Lynch for an hour, and grilled members of the statutory Arbovirus Task Force researching the issue.

Its chairwoman, Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-Exeter, is facilitating a scientific look at a complex problem, which is to protect kids and families, wildlife species, wells, wetlands and the environment in general.

Dean said Hassan and the governor are well informed and hugely responsive. One key fact has emerged so far, Dean said. Fish and Game relaxed its policy last year against treating for mosquitoes on state land. The agency unveiled its draft rules to that effect at the Stratham meeting, she said.

Despite the deft political arm twisting, the group is steering clear of partisan politics. Dean said she doesn't care about the party affiliations of any of the mothers.

"The blame game has some pull on people, but our group is not interested in being against anyone," she added.

Dean contacted U.S. Sen. John Sununu's office for help. He and colleague Judd Gregg sent a letter Thursday to Dr. Julie Gerberding of the Centers for Disease Control. It reminded her of the state's two EEE cases this year and two deaths in 2005. The letter gave recognition to Dean's group.

"That was really quite wonderful," Dean said.

"Seacoast Moms for the Prevention of EEE is taking action to reduce mosquito-borne illnesses in New Hampshire," the letter said. "We ask that CDC provide these volunteers, as well as local and state public health officials, with any technical assistance and resources as appropriate.

"In addition, please provide an outline of all federal grants and other programs that may be used by local officials for mosquito control."