West Nile - FYI

[Jvandersarl <jmarella at comcast_net>]

I wanted to drop in and encourage all of you to take precautions 
against the West Nile virus, especially those of you who live in areas 
being affected. My 17 year old son has been hospitalized with a severe 
West Nile infection this weekend, along with viral meningitis. I know 
alot of us collect plants / fish outdoors, so I think is relevant to 
the list. You need to be aware that there is NOTHING - no treatment at 
all for the virus other than IV fluids to keep you hydrated, so please 
use a repellant containing DEET. It's just not worth the risk of not 
using repellant.

The CDC has info on their website about West Nile (sorry I don't have 
the URL handy) and Colorado has one at 
http://www.fightthebitecolorado.com

JoAnn - Southern Colorado