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Zika is a disease caused by Zika virus that is spread to people primarily through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito. This forum is for questions and support regarding Zika such as: signs and symptoms, treatment, transmission and prevention. If you think you have been exposed to, or may have Zika, please contact your healthcare provider immediately.
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Zika in Cabo Dec 2017, worry or not?

jdgmartin15
Hi there, I found out I was pregnant. We have had a family trip to Cabo San Lucas planned for almost a year. My parents are freaking out ...
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Can you catch an illness from swallowing a mosquito/mosquito blood?

anxiousrose24
Tonight I had a coworker of mine get me some iced coffee cause I needed a bit of an energy boost. As I was drinking the coffee, I noticed...
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breastfeeding and zika

ASid221
Hi, I traveled to cancun recently without my baby. On my return I realized I could have the zika virus because I was bit bu several mosqu...
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Zika Exposure

alanaaaxo
I went to the Dominican Republic from June 12-15 to Punta Cana. Pretty much stayed in the resort the whole time-beach/pool during the...
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Vacationing while pregnant

1sttimemommy1
My father in law planned a trip to Disney before I found out I was pregnant. Now because of all the zika warnings in FL I am terrified of...
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Worried About Zika Virus

Elimur
I live in the Miami, FL area where it is prone to MANY non-US tourists. I am currently staying in the North and would like to go back hom...
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