Historical report preserved from an archived 2008 WKRG story.
A 2008 WKRG report noted a confirmed case of Eastern equine encephalitis in Baldwin County involving a horse and shared mosquito-season prevention information.
The report explained that mosquito-borne illnesses can move among birds and mosquitoes and sometimes affect mammals, including people and horses. It said vaccines were available for horses but not for people at the time.
Health officials advised practical prevention measures such as wearing loose, light-colored clothing, covering arms and legs when possible, and avoiding strongly scented products that could attract mosquitoes.
This article records historical public-health reporting from 2008. It is not current medical advice; readers should use current guidance from public-health authorities.