Since the Zika virus disease (ZIKV) was first identified in 1947, outbreaks have often occurred in 92 countries around the world, adversely affecting the health of adults, children, and even unborn infants.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), this mosquito-transmitted virus will continue to be a health risk for years.
Researchers estimate that mosquitoes are carrying the Zika virus into new regions, and approximately 1.3 billion people could be affected by Zika by the year 2050.
Pregnant Women Should Not Visit Zika Outbreak Zones in 2025
The WHO Clarifies Antigen Composition of COVID-19 Vaccines
The World Health Organization (WHO) Technical Advisory Group on COVID-19 Vaccine Composition (TAG-CO-VAC) today confirmed it continues to closely monitor the genetic and antigenic evolution of SARS-CoV-2 variants, immune responses to SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 vaccination, and the performance of COVID-19 vaccines against circulating variants.
As of May 2025, the currently circulating SARS-CoV-2 variants are derived from JN.1.
No Link Found Between COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy and Spontaneous Abortion
Authors say findings confirm safety of COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy