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According to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), mosquito bites in the state typically result in skin irritation and itching. However, serious viruses including West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis are also spread by them. (Shutterstock)
ANDOVER, MA As the warmer weather sets in, Andover s Director of Public Health Thomas Carbone is reminding residents of important safety tips to avoid mosquito and tick bites.
According to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), mosquito bites in the state typically result in skin irritation and itching. However, serious viruses including West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) are also spread by mosquitos in rare instances.
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MADELINE HUGHES/Staff photoChairs were spaced 6-feet apart at the Andover Field House so elderly residents who received the vaccine could wait to see if they had any immediate side effects before going home.
MADELINE HUGHES/Staff photoAndover School Nurse Lori Brown administers a vaccine Feb. 17Â to a senior citizen at Andover High s field house.
MADELINE HUGHES/Staff photoRose Roux, 90, of Andover was called about 30 minutes before the Andover vaccine clinic closed Feb. 17, when town health officials realized there were extra doses in the vials. Roux was driven to the clinic by a senior center volunteer. Having a chauffeur made the day extra special, she said. Â