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Discussion Forums => Thalassemia-related Issues => Topic started by: Canadian_Family on January 28, 2016, 08:28:57 PM

Title: Zika virus prompts Canadian Blood Service to refuse donations from some travelle
Post by: Canadian_Family on January 28, 2016, 08:28:57 PM

New threat is emerging in the Americas. Please watch for the developments.....

http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2016/01/28/canadian-blood-services-to-refuse-donations-from-travellers-to-zika-affected-countries.html

Title: Re: Zika virus prompts Canadian Blood Service to refuse donations from some travelle
Post by: Sharmin on January 28, 2016, 08:42:42 PM

Thank you for the update CF.  I hadn't thought about the implications of the Zika virus for transfusing patients.  1 case has been identified in Alberta as far as I know. 

Title: Re: Zika virus prompts Canadian Blood Service to refuse donations from some travelle
Post by: Canadian_Family on January 30, 2016, 09:36:00 PM

http://www.cnn.com/2016/01/28/health/zika-virus-global-response/

Watch the video, it is exploding fast in Americas. It can be transmitted through blood transfusion. Just be aware of the facts and get knowledge. In the north (Canada and eastern USA) the cold weather protects population (mosquito cannot survive sub zero temperatures), summer is different story though. This mosquito survives in humid weather (countries like India, Pakistan and surrounding areas need to be vigilant).

Title: Re: Zika virus prompts Canadian Blood Service to refuse donations from some travelle
Post by: Sharmin on February 02, 2016, 02:55:32 AM

Thank you for sharing CF.  Very frightening indeed.  Very sad for the babies and parents having to deal with the virus. 

Sharmin