February 11, 2016 Zika mosquitoes not guaranteed to lie low for Rio Olympics Alarmed by the growing global scare about the spread of the Zika virus, Brazilian officials and Olympic organizers are telling would-be visitors to the Games to fear not.
February 10, 2016 Scientists attack Zika virus from multiple angles Scientists on the frontlines of the Zika virus battle are closing in on the mosquito-borne illness from multiple angles.
February 10, 2016 Researcher: Zika vaccine could be ready in two years Jonathan Serrie reports from Atlanta
February 10, 2016 Olympic medals prospect Kenya causes stir in weighing Zika and Rio Kenya, with its stellar medal prospects for the Rio Games, caused a stir on Tuesday when the head of its Olympics committee said the team might withdraw because of Zika, but officials said later it was too soon to decide on the impact of the virus.
February 9, 2016 Nearly 100 nerve disorder cases linked to Zika in Colombia, health officials say BOGOTA, Feb 9 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Nearly 100 Colombians suffering from the Guillain-Barre syndrome, a rare nerve disorder, also have symptoms of the mosquito-borne Zika virus, Colombia's National Health Institute has said.
February 9, 2016 Hawaii's Big Island declares emergency over dengue fever infections The mayor of Hawaii's Big Island declared a state of emergency on Monday to deal with a growing outbreak of dengue fever, spread by infected mosquitoes, with 250 cases confirmed over the past four months.
February 8, 2016 Whooping cough booster may wear off in teens, study finds A booster vaccine aimed at protecting teens against whooping cough may wear off over time, a new study suggests
February 8, 2016 Carnival roars ahead in Brazil despite Zika health scare The worst health scare in recent history is not keeping Brazilians from their annual Carnival revelry, with millions of partiers swarming streets and some making fun of the mosquito that spreads Zika and other viruses.
February 5, 2016 CDC releases new HPV vaccination recommendations Health officials issued new recommendations this week in an update to the vaccine schedule for children, including a recommendation to get a new type of vaccine against HPV, and an update to the timing of this vaccine for some children
February 5, 2016 Zika prevention: The buzz on genetically modified mosquitoes With Zika virus on the rise in parts of South and Central America, experts are seeking new ways to curb the spread of the potentially dangerous virus
