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I've been hearing a lot about the Zika virus. What is it, and what can be done about it?
assistant
The Zika virus is spread by mosquitoes, and it's primarily transmitted through mosquito bites. It causes mild symptoms in most people, but there have been cases of more severe neurological problems associated with it. There is no vaccine currently available to protect against the virus, so prevention involves avoiding mosquito bites and using insect repellents.