[NautiNurse]

Small pox would be much worse than dengue. Meanwhile, keep lots of insect repellent handy for you and the family. Double check the yard for any containers that might hold stagnant water.

Over here in Florida, we are seeing human cases of West Nile Virus, and the much more ominous EEE (Eastern Equine Encephalopathy).

[afnamvet]

In the Sacramento area, an aerial spraying program is in effect. News reports advised of cases of West Nile virus. Deaths from the disease were also reported but I don't have numbers.