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Old 08-11-2016, 07:01 AM
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Originally Posted by twoplanekid View Post
We had our first case of a Zika infected person in Urbana. A very healthy friend returned from a mission trip to Central America. Upon his return to Urbana, he developed all of the common symptoms of Zika and became quite sick. While he is now on the mend, Zika is now front and center on our list of things to prepare for on our return to the Villages. While my wife and I would still rather head south than to the Arctic, Zika is no fun!
Of course the very worst part of this virus is not the illness itself, but the incurable birth defect that it causes; microcephaly. An infant born with brain material missing is doomed to a shortened life with many handicaps. We must find a vaccine. We need Federal funds for this. It worries me a lot.

Heartbreaking pictures of little ones so affected. Our children and grandchildren of child bearing age are in danger. The world is in danger.

microcephaly - Bing images
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