Houston Infant Suffers First Zika-Related Death In Texas
Heath Officials made the tragic announcement Tuesday that a new-born from the Houston area has become the first Zika-related death in Texas.
Zika Virus
Texas Medicaid Authorized to Cover Mosquito Repellent for Women
In efforts to control the spread of the Zika virus, Texas officials authorized Medicaid to cover prescription mosquito repellent for women according to the Texas Tribune.
The Zika virus has been linked in pregnant woman to microcephaly, which can cause babies to be born with abnor…
The Zika virus has been linked in pregnant woman to microcephaly, which can cause babies to be born with abnor…
You’re More At Risk Of Catching Zika Virus If You Live In Texas
There have been 19 confirmed cases of Zika in Texas this year.
Bats Fight Zika
Bat Houses are becoming more popular in Central Texas because of the Zika virus.
Copperas Cove Deputy Fire Chief Addresses Zika Virus Concerns
In a press release from Copperas Cove Deputy Fire Chief Gary D. Young, The City of Copperas Cove Division of Emergency Management staff are not aware of any cases of diseases being spread within the Cove community from the bite of mosquitos...
Zika Vaccine In the Works
Brazil signed an agreement with the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston to jointly conduct research in order to develop a vaccine against the Zika virus, which was now been transmitted in the United States.
First U.S. Case of Sexually Transmitted Zika Virus in Texas
The first case of Zika that was locally acquired in the United States was confirmed in Texas on Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.