In recent years we have been worried about getting the West Nile Virus from those annoying bugs and now another "new" virus, that we have to worry about, has found its way here. The first U.S. cases were in Florida, the man and woman have not traveled to any of the foreign countries where the disease is common, so they have concluded they got Chikungunya from a mosquito here in the U.S. It can cause joint pain and arthritis-like symptoms, at least its not deadly. Although it can be painful and last for weeks.
You can read more about it on Yahoo Health, and CNN Health
If even you do not get any virus from a mosquito bite it can still be a pain, so please remember to take the necessary precautions when doing outdoor activities this time of year.
• Use bug spray if you are going out, especially in tropical, or wooded areas near water. (know a good brand of bug spray? Please share in the comments!)
• Get rid of standing water, empty plastic pools, flower pots and pet dishes, so mosquitoes don't breed.
• Dress appropriately, with long sleeves and pants.
* Remember that mosquitoes are most active between dusk and dawn. 