I have been reading about the Zika Virus and the global warmings about delaying pregnancy. It is all very disturbing. I am already 32 weeks pregnant...What are the precautions that you are all taking?

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• Stay in places with air conditioning or that use window and door screens to keep mosquitoes outside. • Remove sources of standing water, which can become a breeding ground for mosquitoes. • Remember that mosquitoes that spread Zika virus may be more likely to bite during daytime hours. • Apply insect repellents and reapply as directed. Check with your doctor about what kinds of repellents are safe to use in pregnancy. • Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants and tuck your pants into your socks when outdoors. • Wear light-colored clothing, since mosquitos are thought to be more attracted to darker colors. • Avoid the use of scented skin care products. • Sleep under a mosquito net.

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