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sites. Another factor could be that more horses were vaccinated last year, resulting in a higher level of immunity statewide. It is possible that weather conditions this year, may again favor increased mosquito populations, and since vaccinations for both WNV and EEE require boosters every six months in mosquito-prone areas like Virginia, I hope people don’t relax their guard. We have very safe and effective vaccines for West Nile and EEE, and I urge all horse-owners to vaccinate now, before the mosquito season gets into full swing.”
All of the equine encephalitis viruses, which include West Nile Virus and EEE, follow a similar pattern of residing most of the year
See HORSES, Page A5
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