Posted on 01/18/2016 2:33:04 PM PST by Citizen Zed
There is growing concern about the Zika virus that may be causing severe birth defects in children. The virus has been known since the 1940s, but only recently has it become more widespread in the Western Hemisphere.
The Zika virus is spread through mosquitoes and can cause a mild flu-like illness, however, health officials became concerned last year when the virus was linked to a rise in the number of babies born with a severe birth defect called microcephaly when the brain does not grow normally.
We still don't know if the Zika virus is actually causing the uptick in brain malformations in newborns, but out of an abundance of caution, the Centers for Disease Control is advising expectant moms and women who may become pregnant to avoid traveling to 14 areas in the Caribbean and Central and South America.
(Excerpt) Read more at boston.cbslocal.com ...
avoid traveling to 14 areas in the Caribbean and Central and South America. not to worry they are already here
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6M0xchpg0bs
http://pix11.com/2016/01/15/cdc-considers-travel-warning-for-pregnant-women-due-to-zika-virus/
Zika Virus ping...
Nothing a little DDT couldn’t handle! Wait...
We all must suffer together, comrade!
All together now- Thank You CDC.
You’re the worst!
No matter what, where, when or why.
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