Not out of the woods- Zika and Chik-V lull, but doc warns against complacency – Jamaica Gleaner
11/27/2017
Jamaica GleanerNot out of the woods- Zika and Chik-V lull, but doc warns against complacencyJamaica GleanerDr Winston De La Haye, chief medical officer in the Ministry of Health, has signalled that there is a lull in Zika (Zik V) and Chikungunya virus (chik-V) cases but cautioned against complacency, indicating that both illnesses are here to stay. In an …

Study raises possibility of naturally acquired immunity against Zika virus – Science Daily
11/17/2017
Science DailyStudy raises possibility of naturally acquired immunity against Zika virusScience DailyDuring their study of Zika infection in pregnant mice, the authors found built-up immunity in previously infected mothers that continued into pregnancy and protected fetal tissues. Because the mothers had already cleared their non-symptomatic Zika …