Mosquito-borne Diseases | Vermont Department of Health
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Mosquito-borne Diseases
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Mosquitoes in Vermont
Prevent Mosquito Bites
Eastern Equine Encephalitis
Jamestown Canyon Virus
West Nile Virus
Mosquito season in Vermont begins in the spring, but does not typically pose a health risk until the summer months. By July, some mosquitoes may be carrying viruses that cause diseases such as West Nile virus (WNV) infection, Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), and Jamestown Canyon Virus (JCV).
The Health Department’s Vector-borne Disease Program is responsible for tracking and responding to mosquito-borne diseases. We investigate reported cases of disease, collect and analyze data to detect trends in disease activity, collaborate with other state agencies and work to educate Vermonters about prevention.
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Tick Bite Illnesses
Health Risks of Climate Change
The best way to avoid mosquito-borne diseases is to prevent mosquito bites. The Health Department recommends wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants when outside, limiting time spent outdoors at dawn and dusk when the mosquitoes are most active, and using an insect repellent that has been proven to be safe and effective against mosquitoes.
Learn more about preventing mosquito bites.
Travel to other countries can raise the risk of exposure to other mosquito-borne diseases. Check the
CDC Travel Health
web page to know before you go.
Mosquito Surveillance
Mosquitoes from around the state are collected and tested for evidence of WNV, EEE, and JCV. The Department tracks this information and updates the mosquito surveillance webpage weekly.
See the weekly surveillance results
Jamestown Canyon Virus
About Jamestown Canyon Virus Jamestown Canyon virus is spread to people by infected mosquitoes. The...
Mosquitoes in Vermont
The Health Department summarizes mosquito testing results and reports of human and animal illnesses every...
West Nile Virus
West Nile virus has been has been found in all counties of Vermont and continues...
Eastern Equine Encephalitis
Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) is a rare but serious disease caused by a virus and...
Prevent Mosquito Bites
In Vermont mosquito season begins in spring but does not typically pose a health risk...
Subscribe to Mosquito-borne Diseases
Last Updated:
June 5, 2025
Skip to main content
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Translations for you
Mosquito-borne Diseases
In this section:
Mosquitoes in Vermont
Prevent Mosquito Bites
Eastern Equine Encephalitis
Jamestown Canyon Virus
West Nile Virus
Mosquito season in Vermont begins in the spring, but does not typically pose a health risk until the summer months. By July, some mosquitoes may be carrying viruses that cause diseases such as West Nile virus (WNV) infection, Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), and Jamestown Canyon Virus (JCV).
The Health Department’s Vector-borne Disease Program is responsible for tracking and responding to mosquito-borne diseases. We investigate reported cases of disease, collect and analyze data to detect trends in disease activity, collaborate with other state agencies and work to educate Vermonters about prevention.
Important Links
Tick Bite Illnesses
Health Risks of Climate Change
The best way to avoid mosquito-borne diseases is to prevent mosquito bites. The Health Department recommends wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants when outside, limiting time spent outdoors at dawn and dusk when the mosquitoes are most active, and using an insect repellent that has been proven to be safe and effective against mosquitoes.
Learn more about preventing mosquito bites.
Travel to other countries can raise the risk of exposure to other mosquito-borne diseases. Check the
CDC Travel Health
web page to know before you go.
Mosquito Surveillance
Mosquitoes from around the state are collected and tested for evidence of WNV, EEE, and JCV. The Department tracks this information and updates the mosquito surveillance webpage weekly.
See the weekly surveillance results
Jamestown Canyon Virus
About Jamestown Canyon Virus Jamestown Canyon virus is spread to people by infected mosquitoes. The...
Mosquitoes in Vermont
The Health Department summarizes mosquito testing results and reports of human and animal illnesses every...
West Nile Virus
West Nile virus has been has been found in all counties of Vermont and continues...
Eastern Equine Encephalitis
Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) is a rare but serious disease caused by a virus and...
Prevent Mosquito Bites
In Vermont mosquito season begins in spring but does not typically pose a health risk...
Subscribe to Mosquito-borne Diseases
Last Updated:
June 5, 2025