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West Nile - FYI
- To: aquatic-plants at actwin_com
- Subject: West Nile - FYI
- From: Jvandersarl <jmarella at comcast_net>
- Date: Sun, 10 Aug 2003 19:20:53 -0600
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