This sounds like a new strain and hopefully a new vaccine found asap .

This is so sad and devastating for the children and the parents – wish they could get rid of the mosquitos.

yes i hope that they do get onto this and find a vax soon.

I really hope people listen to the travel warnings

It is horrible. I hope pregnant women take not of the warnings regarding travel. I also hopethey develop a vaccine fast

It’s really sad. I’ve seen many warnings to expectant parents to reconsider baby moons. The possible consequences are just not worth it.

The impacts on unborn babies are terrifying. I do hope they develop a vaccine soon.

This virus appears to have a devastating effect on the babies of infected mothers. Now, they are saying that infected ladies should wait 2 years before contemplating pregnancy. I wonder how much the authorities really know about this virus.

The Zika Virus could become something really devastating. I’ve seen the picture of a Brazilian baby in the newspaper today, who suffers of microcephaly because of the virus. It’s really scary. The microcephaly could be related to learning difficulties, speech delays and other problems.

You’re praying for science to do something? What an interesting concept….

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  • • mom165081 replied
    • 30 Jan 2016 , 12:01 pm

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  I think whatever can be done to achieve an positive outcome is good. I also suggest that the prayers here are a suggestion of hope, and there is nothing wrong with that. This virus is hard to detect and has devastating effects. I agree totally with the sentiments of the person who posted this story.

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    • • stepmum replied
      • 30 Jan 2016 , 3:04 pm

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    Sadly prayers don’t fund medical research. They help you sleep better at night, but monetary donations should be encouraged more than anything.

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    • • mom93821 replied
      • 31 Jan 2016 , 1:19 pm

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    Science and faith can work together and be together in working towards a vaccine. Faith and prayer is definitely an act of hope.