The JCV (Jamestown Canyon Virus): A New Health Threat Brewing in Detroit

The JCV spreads through the bites of infected female mosquitoes. Many areas in the United States have this virus, but most of the recorded cases come from the upper Midwest. Recent reports have included Detroit in the list of states that is positive for this infection. Late spring to mid-fall are the seasons when Jamestown … Read more

Zika: Ways of Protecting Yourself from Zika

Protecting yourself from Zika is equal to protecting others from the virus as well. This disease is transmitted via mosquito bites. It can also be transmitted through sex, blood transfusion, and pregnancy (from mother to fetus). It does not matter whether you are out or just staying in for the summer. Making sure you are … Read more

Preventing Zika While Traveling

Travel is supposed to be something you look forward to. It is an opportunity to explore and broaden horizons. It becomes taxing and worrisome when you know that you are about to enter a territory that is overwhelmed by a debilitating or deadly virus, such as Zika. Travel can be optional or necessary. If you … Read more