Nations must be vigilant against mosquito-borne diseases – review – Horsetalk
01/14/2018
HorsetalkNations must be vigilant against mosquito-borne diseases – reviewHorsetalkPhoto: Alvesgaspar CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons. Nations around the globe should increase their vigilance against mosquito-borne viruses, a scientific review has concluded. There were a substantial number of mosquito-borne arboviruses present in …

'Perpetually potentially pregnant' project nets $56K grant
01/14/2018
CBC.ca'Perpetually potentially pregnant' project nets $56K grantCBC.caThe Zika virus inspired Alana Cattapan's research. Cattapan had a trip planned to the Dominican Republic and people in her life told her she shouldn't go because she's in her 30s and it had been recommended that "women of childbearing age" avoid …and more »

“Snow-Birds' Need Vaccinations Too – PrecisionVaccinations (press release)
01/14/2018
PrecisionVaccinations (press release)“Snow-Birds' Need Vaccinations TooPrecisionVaccinations (press release)Post-hurricane environmental conditions may pose an increased risk for the spread of infectious diseases in hurricane-affected areas. Mosquito-borne illnesses such as Zika*, dengue, and chikungunya may be found in these areas. Contaminated drinking …

Testes da vacina contra vírus da zika começam em janeiro no Brasil
01/13/2018
Globo.comTestes da vacina contra vírus da zika começam em janeiro no BrasilGlobo.comO Brasil, que foi pioneiro na descoberta dos efeitos da zika, agora quer contribuir para a prevenção da doença. O teste da vacina contra o vírus começa neste mês. Daniele Antunes teve zika bem no início da gravidez. Davi, agora, já está com 1 ano. “Eu …and more »