5. Symptoms Are Mild

Symptoms of the Zika virus do not raise much concern and are similar to the flu or a cold. The main things you will typically experience are fever, rash, joint pain, and conjunctivitis. Conjunctivitis is when your eyes become irritated, red, and watery. The rash will likely be red and covered in tiny bumps. Other symptoms, such as headaches and sweating, might also occur with the Zika virus.
All of these are manageable and can be treated with rest and keeping yourself properly hydrated. Your doctor may recommend that you take acetaminophen for any pain you might experience, but you should check with your physician before doing so, especially if you are on other medication.
4. May Be Spread Through Intercourse
It is suspected the Zika virus can be spread through sexual intercourse, as well as mosquito bites. There have been reports of this occurring throughout the world, emphasizing the importance of being very careful when being sexually active. If your partner has the Zika virus, abstain from intercourse until the virus has passed.
Pregnant women should be especially careful, as their baby could be harmed if the Zika virus shows up in the mother’s system. For this reason, the partners of pregnant women should take the same precautions as far as avoiding this virus at all costs. Traveling to areas with the virus is not advised for either the mother or her partner and they should both try to avoid mosquito bites.
3. Vaccines Are Coming

Researchers are working on a vaccine for the Zika virus, but it seems to be progressing slowly. Despite receiving government funding and pushing from the president, it is still estimated to be over one and a half years from being developed.
When it comes to discovering and testing new vaccines, the process tends to be slow. This is to ensure that safety levels are maintained throughout this delicate process. In the past, scientists were less cautious as far as testing vaccines on their patients, which led to many unnecessary deaths. Now, researchers want to ensure that all vaccines are safe for their recipients before administering anything.
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