Zika in FL?

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I'm heading to Ft. Lauderdale, FL in April and am a little nervous about Zika. Anyone living in that area? I know Miami was hit pretty hard with Zika but wasn't sure about other parts of Florida...

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Hi Emily! You're fine as far as Zika is concerned. I live in florida and my mom is head of communicable diseases for the CDC so as soon as I told her I was pregnant she got in touch with the head of public health down here and there is basically zero risk anymore. Hope this sets your mind at ease!

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We went to see my dad in September there and although the risk was low we were still told by multiple docs (including my dad whose a cardiologist) to wait at least 6 weeks before trying after we visited..... I am now pregnant and I am wondering the same thing! I think he'll be coming to colorado to say hello instead!

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I'm going too in April!  I plan to wear big spray but I spoke with my doctor and she was not at all concerned.

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I was scheduled to attend a conference in Tampa in April and my doctor told me to cancel. My husband was advised to cancel a separate trip as well. Not worth the risk.

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I also cancelled our trip to Florida. I'm carrying twins and am only 11 weeks. My dad agreed the risk is not worth taking, that we would never forgive ourselves if something indeed happened. I couldn't agree more. Go with your gut!

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The Zika CDC map is not for Ft. Lauderdale

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Mosquitoes aren't out much this time of year.

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My dr just told me not to travel Mexico, Cuba and Texas.

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I went to Cancun and actually that is where we conceived!  I was super stressed about it but Zika tests came back negative!  Also, I could be wrong about this but at that point, baby will be mostly developed so the chances of Zika affecting the baby are slim

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I live in West Palm Beach. My OB tests for Zika once in each trimester. Her office hasn't had a single case since Zika showed up in FL. Avoid being outside around dawn and dusk and wear bugspray if you are. If you want to cancel your trip, that's your decision of course. Hope this helps!

Zika in FL?

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