EEE Hammers Florida; Veterinarians Recommend Vaccinating

by: Maureen Long, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM
Eastern equine encephalomyelitis (EEE) virus is quite active this year, and more than 120 cases have been reported in Florida. The state veterinarian's office in Tallahassee, Fla. predicts levels equal to 2003 in which there were 200 cases of EEE in horses. During the 2003 outbreak, most of the infected horses were not vaccinated and were younger than three years of age. Horses ...