As the potential for infected mosquitoes to reach the U.S. rises, the Air Force continues to closely monitor the emergence of Zika virus infection to help inform and protect Airmen and their families. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, all at-risk communities should prepare for possible Zika virus activity.
As of Feb. 1, 2016, Zika virus has been declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, by the World Health Organization.
Col. (Dr.) John Oh, chief, Preventive Medicine, Air Force Medical Support Agency, explains that Zika virus is primarily transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes. Unlike other mosquitoes, Aedes mosquitoes are aggressive day biters but can also bite at night.
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As of Feb. 1, 2016, Zika virus has been declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, by the World Health Organization.
Col. (Dr.) John Oh, chief, Preventive Medicine, Air Force Medical Support Agency, explains that Zika virus is primarily transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes. Unlike other mosquitoes, Aedes mosquitoes are aggressive day biters but can also bite at night.
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