The Department of Health preps for Zika in advance quoting : 13wmaz

The Georgia Department of Public Health says as of March, Georgia had 116 confirmed travel-related Zika cases in the past year. "I do worry about my fellow women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant."Now the Department of Public Health is advising everyone to be prepared. Health specialists told Yvonne Thomas they're starting this year's Zika prevention preps early. It's the fear of getting the Zika virus. Hope."But for Wilcox, there's a downside to the pastel celebration.




Testing is also recommended for non-pregnant residents of the aforementioned counties "who exhibit a rash and at least one other common Zika symptom, either fever, joint pain, or conjunctivitis."The DSHS recommends using the Zika testing algorithm set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for testing. As of April 7, 2017, a total of 1,297 pregnancies in 44 states had been reported to the US Zika Pregnancy Registry. We want to cast as wide a net as possible with testing to increase our ability to find and respond to cases, and the Lower Rio Grande Valley remains the part of the state most at risk for Zika transmission." With winter finally over, the coming months will mean more to pregnant women in the United States than just a little heat, as the warm weather brings with it mosquitoes, some of which may be carrying the Zika virus. To stay informed on the latest in infectious disease news and developments, please sign up for our weekly newsletter.

Health District reminds residents to guard against Zika - KRISTV.com

Not only does it spread through the bite of an infected mosquito, it may also be transmitted through sex with an infected partner. South Texans continue to be on the alert for signs of the Zika virus. The potential for the Zika virus appearing continues in south Texas. Do not use insect repellents on babies younger than 2 months old. When used as directed, these insect repellents are proven safe and effective even for pregnant and breastfeeding women.


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