Zika — Vax-Before-Travel

Fact check in progress

Apr 5

5 min read

Zika Virus Can Combat Central Nervous System Tumors

Zika viral therapy may be applicable to central nervous system cancers

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Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Apr 1

4 min read

Skin Cells Might Protect People From Zika Infection

IL-27 signaling activates skin cells to induce innate antiviral proteins and protects against Zika virus

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Fact checked by Holly Lutmer PharmD

Feb 11

5 min read

Birth Defects Potentially Related to Zika Infection Increased 4x During Early 2017

CDC Surveillance for Birth Defects Potentially Related to Zika Virus Infection

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Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Jan 29

4 min read

Perfection Should Not Be The Goal For Zika Vaccines

Zika vaccine offering 25 percent protection can still produce cost savings in certain situations

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Fact checked by Holly Lutmer PharmD

Jan 7

8 min read

Zika’s Undetected Long-Term Impact on Children

Pregnant women diagnosed with Zika virus are being monitored by the Florida health department

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