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What’s Zika virus and is Kenya at risk?

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Dear Dr Ombeva,

I have heard of a new virus called Zika. Some people say women should not get pregnant in countries with Zika virus because the babies will be affected. Is there Zika virus in Kenya? And how can we avoid it?

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