Powassan Virus in Connecticut, USA

The Department of Public Health has reported four cases of Powassan virus detected during the period 1 January through the end of August this year (2019). Officials have cautioned that the virus can cause severe disease.

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There is no vaccine to prevent or medicine to treat Powassan virus infection. The best way to prevent Powassan virus disease is to prevent tick bites.