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Vermont Reports First Human Case of Jamestown Canyon Virus

9/11/2025

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Vermont health officials confirmed the first human case of Jamestown Canyon virus from a mosquito bite in Windsor County on September 8, 2025.
Symptoms include fever, fatigue, and headache, with severe risks for older adults and those with weakened immune systems.
There is no vaccine or specific treatment available.
Residents should prevent bites by wearing long sleeves, using insect repellent, and removing standing water.
Health experts advise contacting a provider for flu-like symptoms after mosquito bites.

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Vermont health officials confirmed the first human case of Jamestown Canyon virus from a mosquito bite in Windsor County on September 8, 2025.
Symptoms include fever, fatigue, and headache, with severe risks for older adults and those with weakened immune systems.
There is no vaccine or specific treatment available.
Residents should prevent bites by wearing long sleeves, using insect repellent, and removing standing water.
Health experts advise contacting a provider for flu-like symptoms after mosquito bites.