Science And Government More Than Zika By Lizzette Alvarez

The Aedes aegypti mosquito are among the deadliest creatures on the planet. They transmitted the yellow-fever virus in the nineteen-thirties to millions of people. They also carry a deadly virus called Dengue, which has no vaccine or cure. According to WHO, the disease affects 50 million people a year. Oxitec, a British biotechnology company wanted to take a risk and try something new to help stop the spread of Dengue. They came up with the idea to modify the genetic structure of the male Aedes mosquito; transforming it into a GMO that is capable of destroying its own species. This has never been attempted before but they are willing to do anything to try and help control the spread of Dengue. “There are always risks—that’s why we start with small studies in geographically isolated neighborhoods.” says Giovanini Coelho. People in the neighborhood of Juazeiro are heavily affected, and they are desperate for help. Many people are opposed to the OX513A because it is a man made species that unnamed scientist are releasing into the air with unknown consciences, but Brazilian citizens are willing to take that

Consequently, the spread of the Zika virus from its originating countries of Africa and Asia, to American countries has linked the virus as an ongoing epidemic. Due to climate changes, warmer winter temperatures, there is an increase of egg survival (Ali, 2017). Warmer spring, summer, and fall temperatures may also lengthen the season transmission of the virus in temperate regions as well. In addition, the spread of the flu- like virus in humans is is also due to natural disasters, such as, earthquakes and hurricanes destroying homes forcing residents to sleep outside exposing themselves to infected mosquitoes. International travelers are also at potential risk of contracting the virus, especially in industrialized countries. Furthermore, pregnant women or women of child bearing age should refrain from traveling to countries that are known for the Zika mosquito infestation.

2. When doing a media audit I felt that for the most part The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention media releases about Zika Virus were very informative, helpful, and timely. However, in January 2016 it was reported that The CDC rescheduled their advisory warning three times that day before finally giving their phone conference at 7p.m.(Washington Post, 2016). When the travel notice was released there was a lot of questions from the public. At this time The CDC didn’t have many answers as to what all was going on except that they found a connection between Zika Virus and fetuses , "What we know now is that fetuses can be infected with the virus. That's not new for infectious diseases, but it is new for this virus,”

My opinion concerning the Zika virus is one that is strongly built upon the principle that government aid and funding in regards to health care is necessary to ensure the safety of American citizens. A fatal virus such as this one that spreads through a country at an exponential rate is not a epidemic to be taken lightly. Nor is it an issue that should be dismissed simply because of libertarians believing that healthcare should be handled at a private level because of the sinister idea of a large scale imposition of government aid that would provide assistance to citizens that are weeks, or even days, away from dying. The two biggest political parties of the U.S. seem to understand that this issue is a pressing one, and that funding to combat

Many pregnant women have been taking advantage of Florida’s offer of free Zika testing. The con with the free testing is that state laboratories have been unable to keep pace with the amount of women using this benefit. This has resulted in hold ups for women anxious to know whether the virus has passed to their fetuses. The reason for so many women concerns is “babies infected

I have decided to discuss the article “Where's Zika Most Likely in the U.S.? The Answer May Surprise You” by Maggie Fox. There is a lot of concern in the news, throughout the healthcare industry, and the United States about Aedes aegypti mosquitoes and its’ role in the cause and symptoms of the Zika virus. Many factors play into an ideal climate for the mosquitoes. Heat, humidity, and heavy rains in the summertime will provide an ideal climate for them to thrive. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (2016), “Zika virus spreads to people primarily through mosquito bites. The most common symptoms of Zika virus disease are fever, rash, joint pain, and conjunctivitis (red eyes). The illness is usually mild with symptoms lasting from several days to a week. Severe disease requiring hospitalization is uncommon” (Zika virus, para. 1). However, the fear that there will be a major Zika virus outbreak here in the United States is unsubstantiated at this time. The CDC (2016) notes, “Outbreaks of Zika have occurred in areas of Africa, Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands, and the

Florida is well known as tourist place for vacation around the world, however, after Zika Virus cases

The Bubonic Plague, Ebola, and Zika have made many tragic stops in the world we live in. This may include the past present or future. The plague has changed the the life's of many people in Middle Ages with the decline of feudalism. This meant the lower classes could have control as well. Ebola has changed the life's of people in Africa and in other parts of the world when it spread. Then Zika that could possibly affect the Olympics in the future because of the location. Diseases have cause deaths of many but if only there could be a cure?

I created an exciting fast-paced informative video about the Zika virus to support the community. This video helps to understand how the virus started to spread and its consequences, it also provides some tips on how to prevent and prepare for its’ dangerous attack in South Florida.

Technological advancements should not be accessible or usable because they would make the human race obsolete. For example, Passage 1 states," The creation of a computer superintelligence would mean that humans were no longer the smartest on the planet." This quote explains that humans would no longer dominate Earth as they are no longer the smartest beings. AI is one of the scarier technological advancements that could ever happen. Additionally, Passage 2 explains," Many residents(Florida) said that they do not want to be guinea pigs for a test of mutated mosquitoes that could invade their homes." Mosquitoes that have been mutated could quite possibly invade Floridian houses, and disrupt families. It is scaring citizens that these mosquitoes

The spread of Zika has many on edge and the Florida government has called for aerial spraying to be done multiple times a day. This assessment will evaluate the impact this spraying may have on wildlife and plant life.

During last week press conference, William Talbert, Greater Miami & Conventions Bureau CEO, announced that the CDC’s has lifted the travel advisory to nearly two–thirds of Miami Beach streets before consider as breeding site for mosquito-borne illness. This great news along with the fact that the World Health Organization removed its emergency designation on the Zika virus are increasing the confidence of the local tourism officials in Florida. Talbert also, said that this changes are indications that the program set forth by the government partners in Florida is working and Greater Miami is ready to be a model destination in dealing with Zika and any other mosquito

There are many ways to prevent Zika, such as wearing long sleeve shirts and long pants and treating your clothing and gear with permethrin or buy pre-treat items. Use Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered insect repellents with one of the following active ingredients: DEET, picaridin, IR3535, oil of lemon eucalyptus or para-menthane-diol, or 2-undecanone. Always follow the product label instructions. Do not use insect repellents on babies younger than two months old and do not use products containing oil of lemon eucalyptus or para-mentane-diol on children younger than three years old. When at home stay in places with air conditioning and window and door screens to keep mosquitoes outside. Take steps to control mosquitoes inside and outside your home and use mosquito netting to cover carriers, strollers, and cribs for babies younger than two months old. You should sleep under a mosquito net if air conditioning or screened rooms are not available or if sleeping outdoors. To prevent sexual transmission of Zika use condoms or abstain sex. Pregnant women should abstain for having sex for six months if their partner has traveled to a region where a Zika outbreak exists because the virus transmits in semen. Having unprotected sex with someone who has been exposed with the Zika Virus while pregnant can cause birth defects of the brain called microcephaly. Microcephaly stunts a baby’s head growth, causing devastating, sometimes

In 2015 researchers made a discovery that the same mosquitoes that spread many diseases including the Zika virus were living all in Washington, D.C. Before this, researchers and scientists believed that these mosquitoes could not survive north of South Carolina. Even though the D.C. population of Aedis aegypti mosquitoes is most likely not carrying the Zika virus, this discovery was a shock to scientists. As this virus spreads, scientists will keep studying how the environment and climate changes the way these diseases are spread.

Fortunately, Paul lives in an area where the probability of contracting a mosquito-borne illness, disease carried by organism, is relatively low. So the consequences of a mosquito bite is usually nothing more than a nuisance. However, many underdeveloped countries continue to struggle from the presence of mosquito-borne diseases caused by mosquitoes. Multitude of methods have been invented to combat mosquitoes, but not all those methods produce ideal results. Few methods involve either localized eradication, or