Overseas travelers should learn about current risks and how to prevent mosquito bites during their trip. Mosquitoes spread viruses and parasites not common or present in the continental United States, such as:
- Chikungunya
- Dengue
- Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus (EEE)
- Jamestown Canyon virus (JCV)
- Malaria
- West Nile virus (WNV)
- Yellow Fever
- Zika
- Japanese encephalitis
What should I know about mosquitoes and mosquito-borne diseases if I am traveling outside of Maine?
- You can get sick with a mosquito-borne illness in many parts of the country and world.
- There are vaccines available if you are traveling to an area with yellow fever or Japanese encephalitis. You can take anti-malarial medications if you are traveling to an area with malaria.
- You should be aware of the disease risks for areas to which you are traveling. If you are traveling within the United States, you can contact the state or local health department for more information. You can also visit U.S. CDC's Travelers' Health website to find information for countries outside of the United States.
- You should use bed nets, repellent, and wear protective clothing to prevent mosquito bites.
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You can also call Maine CDC at 1-800-821-5821