Sasisho la virusi vya Zika: Kile Bado Unachohitaji Kujua

What scientists have learned about the disease, where Zika is now, and how to protect yourself.

After ranking as one of the top health stories of 2016, the Zika virus has all but disappeared from the headlines.

But, out of the spotlight, scientists studying Zika have learned more about the nature of how this virus spreads, how it affects people exposed to it, how to prevent it, and where people are still at risk.

Here’s what you need to know about these developments.

See the latest update by Catherine Roberts on Consumer Report's website here.

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Maelezo ya Vyombo vya Habari kutoka kwa Ripoti za Watumiaji
Ripoti za Watumiaji

Ripoti za Watumiaji hufanya kazi ili kuunda soko la haki na la haki kwa wote. Kama shirika la wanachama linaloendeshwa na misheni, huru, lisilo la faida, CR huwezesha na kuwajulisha watumiaji, inahamasisha mashirika kutenda kwa uwajibikaji, na husaidia watunga sera kuweka kipaumbele haki na maslahi ya watumiaji ili kuunda soko linaloendeshwa na watumiaji.

Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari

Clothing and gear can be treated with a 0.5% permethrin spray, sold under names including Sawyer, Insect Shield and Ranger Ready.

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News Group

Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari

Sawyer’s picaridin lotion offers the longest protection windows on test — up to 14 hours against mosquitoes and ticks — and its creamy, low-odor formula goes on smooth and dries quickly.

Rachel Cavanaugh
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Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari

The Sawyer Squeeze and Cnoc Vecto made hydration easy.

Josh King
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