Wondering what the various teams are doing for practice in the high and critical risk EEE zones? Our team has practice ending at 7:30 which doesn’t seem quite early enough in a critical zone. Is anyone else concerned about this or am I just over-reacting? And yes I’m spraying my kid head to toe with bug spray (but still got a bite last week)....
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Yes, you are overreacting. There are 4 cases reported in Massachusetts this year.Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
You are more likely to be killed on the way to/from practice. -
You are NOT overreacting actually a women just died in Fairhaven MA. You shouldn’t have your kid in a high risk zone after 5:30 and I believe Bridgewater is moving practices indoors now.Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
In Dartmouth MA they just said:
The State has classified our area as a "moderate"threat for EEE and the Dartmouth school system has cancelled all outdoor school activities after 5:30PM.Comment
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Concern, sure. Panic, no. If you're in a hot zone (see link with map) then take all the precautions that you can - if you have to be outside at dusk/dark then use not just bug spray but wear long sleeves and pants. But keep in mind that while the disease is very scary it is still exceedingly rare.
https://www.boston.com/news/health/2...etts-eee-deathComment
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And Massachusetts averages over a fatality per day on the roads.Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
Still more likely to die going to/from practice.
Take steps, but don't let the media lead you into a panic.Comment
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Yes cover up and bug spray there are some natural repellents for sale that do work.Theres more things to worry about than EEE on your way to games and practice.Comment
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We only practice at the following times.Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
1. Every evening till after dark-no bug spray allowed as it harms the environment
2. All day when uv rays are at their highest with no sunscreen as it hurts the coral reefs
3. Whenever windchill is 20* or below-no hat or gloves
4. Impending tornado or hurricane threatens to blow Cape Cod off the map
5. Heat index is at 100* or higher-no hydration
Club name: the Anti-Pansies
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I hear the helicopters warming up.Comment
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I thought I covered my kid in spray, but forgot behind the ears and he got a bite there. Unfortunately no way to ensure complete coverage of exposed skin.Comment
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Might be best to keep them at home until this passes. Can't be too safe.Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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I don’t disagree. But I think moving practices earlier or indoor would be a good precautionary measure. 4 human cases in the past month is pretty significant.Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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Be realistic. The odds are still incredibly low. Mosquitoes can be out well into October if the weather cooperates. Do you want your kid to miss all those practices? Talk to your club about alternative practice times during daylight hours.Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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Out of the tens of millions of mosquito bites every summer.Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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Exactly. This is an extremely rare occurrence. Barely measurable. Takes a lot of 0's in that percentage to make it register.Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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Where are all these unused facilities just waiting for someone to use?Comment
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