Researchers compared Zika transmission data to similar viruses, such as dengue, to devise a model of expected Zika transmission.
Here are four notes:
1. Researchers anticipate affected countries’ residents will develop “herb immunity,” which will stifle the virus’ spread.
2. The immunity would cause Zika to only spread “smaller, intermittent outbreaks” for only anther 10 years or so.
3. There is currently no vaccine to combat Zika.
4. However, communities can work to fight mosquito transmission, which may slow the Zika’s spread.
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