how worried should I be about the Zika virus?? my mom calls me everyday and cries that she doesn't want me to get it…

hmm. that sounds like a good idea!! @babymay2016 haha funny thing I'm at Walmart now so I definitely should check on that lotion

I have been using Johnson's Aloe Vera Baby Lotion which I heard prevents mosquitoes. It is actually going for almost $30 on the internet now because it has become so popular for this. I got mine from Target or Wal-Mart for $5.

@princevince, @babymay2016 maybe I'll try like the wristband and see if that does anything.

@pandabby805, possible you could get it. Protect yourself always by wearing. Safe mosquito repellent. Safe being an natural one. You don't want to be using chemicals when you're pregnant and stay away from water. Like standing in puddles. Lakes pools etc

The zika virus hasn't actually been found in the US. The people who have had it in the US, got it from being in a different country. Also they don't have any real way to prevent this except for whatever you would normally do to prevent mosquitoes. I don't want to use Off spray or anything with chemicals while pregnant so I have been looking into other natural ish ways to prevent mosquitoes.

@dani8, definitely, I'm not really worried about it lol its my mom. she's honestly been freaking me out since day one...

@4xmeislove, it's supposedly a virus that mosquitoes carry and if they bite you the baby can come out half developed

It has yet to be proven the mosquitoes that carry Zika Virus have made their way to the United States. People who have been to other countries are the ones who have been infected! I wouldn't worry tooo much, but definitely take necessary precautions if you stress about it!! @pandabby805

what is zika?

@princevince,

my mom said she saw on the news that there were 2 recent major cases and I live right behind a lake..

Are there even any outbreaks of Zika in Salt lake?