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I've been hearing a lot about the Zika virus. What is it and what should I do to protect myself?
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The Zika virus is a mosquito-borne disease that can cause mild symptoms such as fever, rash, joint pain, and red eyes. It can also lead to more serious complications including microcephaly in babies born to infected mothers, Guillain-Barré syndrome, and other neurological disorders. To help prevent infection, you should wear insect repellent, long sleeves and pants when outdoors, use screens on windows and doors, and eliminate standing water around your home.