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  • HealthYahoo Life

    Mosquito-borne virus that causes brain swelling, death in humans detected in Florida

    Mosquitos carrying a virus that can infect humans, causing brain swelling and death, has been found in Florida. Here’s what you need to know.

  • NewsSimone Olivero

    How to avoid getting Zika if you’re heading south

    Like many Canadians, I booked a trip to the Caribbean this winter.  Long before the Zika virus began making headlines, I made plans to park myself on a beach for a week, leaving my winter woolies and snow boots behind. But with the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring a “global emergency,” many are reconsidering their travel plans.  ALSO SEE: Zika Outbreak Declared International Emergency While the Zika virus is mostly a concern for expectant mothers and those considering conceiving in the