[stylist] From the AP!

[Marion Gwizdala, M.S.]

Dear All,
    I thought you would get a chuckle from this piece that appeared on the 
AP wire today! To get a chuckle, you must read to the end of the article!

Fraternally yours,
Marion Gwizdala


2010 10 17


Updated At 3 oh 1 AM.. Horse tests positive for mosquito-borne illness 
The Associated Press     DELRAY BEACH, Fla.   . The Palm Beach County Health 
Department is monitoring mosquito-borne illnesses after a second horse 
tested posutive for the West Nile virus.

The South Florida Sun-Sentinel reported Saturday that the latest case was 
found in Delray Beach. The health department confirmed the two cases of the 
virus and two cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis in horses. Both viruses 
are spread by mosquitoes.

State officials are advising horse owners to vaccinate their animals or have 
booster shots up to date.

Several sentinel chickens have tested positive for mosquito-borne illnesses 
across Florida, including Hernando County.

To reduce the risk of being bitten by mosquitoes, state health officials 
recommend that people should attempt to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes.