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Health Assessment

Kimberly Crawford

February12, 2017

Kaplan University

HEALTH ASSESSMENT: ZIKA VIRUS IN UNION COUNTY

This health assessment was made to ensure that the people of Union Country are not at risk of contracting zika virus. A number of cases had been reported in Ohio, but not yet in Union County, and therefore, the health assessment was made to increase awareness of the virus to the people of Union County. With more awareness, there are less chances of people contracting the virus and also higher chances of controlling and preventing the spread of the virus within the county.

The center of disease control pointed out that pregnant women, and obese people at a higher risk of contracting the zika virus nonetheless everyone can get it. The CDC pointed out that zika virus can be spread through mosquito bites and also through sex. Pregnant women and obese people are often beaten by mosquitos compared to average people and therefore, they are at a higher risk of getting the virus.

From the health assessment, there is a vast of information that could prove very useful in planning interventions in community. Some of this information take account of;

• Steps to prevent mosquito bites

• Steps to prevent getting zika through sex

• Steps to plan travel

• Plans for having children

The information about how zika is spread is very vital because when people know how the virus spreads then they can protect themselves. This piece of information should be availed for the use in public policy planning. It is also vital to include the information on which areas have been affected by the zika virus so that those who are planning to travel can be aware and take the necessary precautions (IDRS, 2015).

References

IDRS, (2015). Zika Virus. Infectious Disease Reporting System. Union County, Health Department. Retrieved from,

http://uchd.net/alerts-advisories/item/422-zika-virus on February 13, 2017.