Zika+What+We+Know+or+Think+We+Know

Read the following resources on Zika t hen **__comment on THREE__** of the posted discussion pages (2 questions from 1 through 4 and either 5 or 6 **)**. __**Click on the blue links to go to the discussion pages. Please do not start new discussion posts but continue the conversations already started. DO NOT post discussion posts on this page.**__

**Due**

**A classes: 7:20 AM 1/9** **B classes: 7:20 AM 1/10**

General info on Zika including transmission, symptoms, health affects, prevention, and control (CDCs version of spraying affects)



An alternative view of aerial spraying. This article focuses on West Nile Fever and aerial spraying but there is a lot of cross over for Zika including information on some of the chemicals used. For zika a organophosphate Naled is typically used with aerial spraying.



This article by Newsweek also gives a general discussion about Zika and our particular problems in dealing with the issue. It also covers the concepts of aerial spraying, funding, and planned parent hood (birth control) as it relates to Zika



This article is from NPR about Zika Funding



This article discusses possible conflicts between abortion issues and the zika virus spread.



Here is a pod cast from "RadioLab" you'll need this info for questions 5 and 6 specifically

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These issues are sensitive and opinionated. Remember the same rules for seminars apply here.

1. You must comment on three of the following questions to get credit with __**meaningful statements that are backed by citations**__ (except 5 and 6 since there are no articles but use comments from the RadioLab podcast) and information from the articles

2. No derogatory statements. If you disagree with someone else offer a different point of view while respecting their own. As soon as you insult someone you have no chance of changing their mind.

Questions 1

Is Zika something you and your family should be concerned about and why?

Question 2

Is aerial spraying of naled a valid method to control the zika virus compared to the risk assessment?

Question 3

Has congress effectively addressed the Zika problem?

Question 4

Should family planning (birth control) and abortion issues be re-addressed in the light of the Zika issue?

Question 5

Should we release genetically modified mosquitoes to eliminate the mosquito population?

Question 6

Should we attempt to eradicate Mosquitoes due to their impact on human health or is there a greater environmental impact by their loss if we do?