Zika Virus

[Saleen836]

It would seem to be spreading....
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-36929641

[turbobloke]

53 cases in the UK and although the mosquito method isn't available as yet, it can be spread via the missionary method.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/jul/29/thre...

[Alucidnation]

And the risk of catching it is extremely low, and even then does not require hospital treatment.

Move along....nothing to see here.

[recycled]

Every year seems to come with a new virus.
is someone testing some devices?

[turbobloke]

Alucidnation said:

And the risk of catching it is extremely low, and even then does not require hospital treatment.

It's low - but with few or no symptoms in most cases, sexual transmission is certainly possible and pregnant women have been known to have sex.

[Jasandjules]

recycled said:

Every year seems to come with a new virus.
is someone testing some devices?

Vaccine produced to sell to Govt?

Govt just want to spread panic so we want them to protect us?

[bazza white]

Off to Mexico next week. Warned the Mrs no babies for the next 6 months. Costa Rica was planned for next year but she's broody as hell so can't see that happening.

[Smiler.]

There has been a spike in cases of GBS resulting from the Zika virus & that is a condition you really, really want to avoid. There is no vaccine against it.

Untreated can render you virtually paralysed within 72 hours & lead to fatality as your peripheral nervous system is destroyed.

Personally, I'd avoid the whole region but failing that, ensure your travel insurance has gold plated medical allowance.

[Oakey]

I see they've gone and fked up and killed some 2.5million bees with an insecticide meant for Zika. Oops.