Jackson College has partnered with Henry Ford Allegiance Health to offer Jackson College students and employees medical care evaluation and treatment from the clinic’s caring staff. A licensed nurse practitioner and technical staff will be in the office to see patients, make diagnosis and assessment, prescribe medications or make referrals. |
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HEALTH CLINIC Whiting Hall, Room 111 517.990.1374 www.jccmi.edu/health-clinic |
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HOURS - Fall 2019 Monday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Wednesday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Thursday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
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Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) |
Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) is a top health concern in Michigan. EEE is carried by certain types of mosquitoes and can affect humans and animals. Currently, there have been nine confirmed human cases in the state of Michigan. Current counties with infected humans are as follows: Barry, Berrien, Cass, Calhoun, Kalamazoo and VanBuren (Lenawee County Health Department, 2019). There have been reported cases of EEE in animals in Jackson County, but none in Lenawee or Hillsdale. EEE is a potentially serious disease that can affect anyone. EEE is found primarily in areas with swamps and bogs (where mosquitos like to live). The risk of bites from infected mosquitos is highest for people that work or play outdoors in these areas (Michigan Emerging Diseases, 2019). |
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Most people who become infected with EEE do not develop symptoms (Michigan Emerging Diseases, 2019). Those that have the mild form of the illness typically have symptoms for roughly two weeks. Most recover completely and may only have some lingering fatigue for a few weeks to a month (Lenawee County Health Department, 2019). If mild symptoms do develop they are as follows: |
• | Fatigue | • | Muscle/joint pain | |
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More severe cases can occur in roughly 1 percent of those infected. More severe cases affect the neurologic system and symptoms include: |
• | High fever | • | Headache | • | Irritability | • | Drowsiness | • | Anorexia | |
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• | Vomiting | • | Diarrhea | • | Seizures | • | Coma | |
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Serious illness can occur at any age. However, children and those over the age of 60 are at highest risk of more severe disease. Also people with certain medical conditions such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease have an increased risk of severe cases (Michigan Emerging Diseases, 2019). |
EEE is diagnosed based on a combination of clinical signs and symptoms and specialized lab testing of blood and spinal fluid (Michigan Emerging Diseases, 2019). EEE is a virus and therefore cannot be treated with antibiotics. If you suspect that you have EEE you should be seen by your health care provider immediately and supportive treatment is recommended. |
There is no vaccine against EEE for humans. Reducing exposure to mosquitoes is the best defense against EEE. Reduce your risk by: • | Using repellent when outdoors that contains DEET | • | Use permethrin on clothing | • | Wear protective clothing - long sleeves and pants | • | Remove standing water | • | Maintain window and door screening to help keep mosquitoes outside | |
As of Sept. 30, 2019, there have been nine human cases of EEE in Michigan. Additionally, EEE has been identified in 30 animals in the state of Michigan throughout 15 counties (Jackson included). Protect yourself and others by following the above prevention measures and seek immediate care if you suspect EEE illness. For more information, visit www.Michigan.gov/EEE |
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