human
I've been hearing a lot of news about the Zika virus. Is it really as bad as everyone says?
assistant
The Zika virus has been making headlines recently due to its association with microcephaly in babies born to infected mothers. Microcephaly is a condition where babies are born with abnormally small heads and brains, which can cause severe developmental delays or even death. While there is currently no vaccine for the Zika virus, health officials recommend avoiding mosquito bites, wearing long sleeves and pants, and using insect repellent when outdoors.