Horses test positive for a mosquito-borne disease potentially deadly to humans

The Miami-Dade Health Department is warning people to protect themselves after two horses tested positive for a mosquito-transmitted disease also found in humans.

Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) leads to inflammation of the brain and may begin with symptoms like sudden headaches, fever, vomiting, and chills.

“We are telling the public during this time to protect themselves,” said Lillian Rivera, a Miami-Dade County Health Department administrator.

The best prevention: Don’t get bitten.

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