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DEET Repellents Safe in Pregnancy to Prevent Zika

DEET Repellents Safe in Pregnancy to Prevent Zika Analysis of available evidence on the insecticide finds no cause for concern WebMD News from HealthDay By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Oct. 10, 2016 (HealthDay News) …

Zika Found in Eye Fluid in Study

Zika Found in Eye Fluid in Study Virus may stay in urine, saliva longer, but corneal transplants may pose transmission risk, researchers say WebMD News from HealthDay By Mary Elizabeth Dallas HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Sept. …
Mosquitoes Can Pass Zika to Their Offspring

Mosquitoes Can Pass Zika to Their Offspring

Mosquito-borne viruses, like dengue and chikungunya, tend to come in seasonal waves, flaring up in the summer or wet seasons, and fading in the winter or dry seasons. Zika is expected to behave similarly, though …