Zika: What We Know and What We're Doing About It

The Aedes mosquito-born virus Zika broke into headlines last year when this relatively mild disease was linked to an increased likelihood of birth defects such as microcephaly. Since this discovery, Zika has spread throughout the Americas, reaching the United States. What is Zika? What are the risks and treatment? How has research on the virus progressed? Our panel will discuss these issues and will take your questions. Panelists: Dr. Deborah McMahan, MD, Health Commissioner, Fort Wayne-Allen County Dept. of Health Dr. Elliott Blumenthal, Associate Professor of Biology Dr. James E. Cameron, MD FAAP, Medical Director, Lutheran Children's Hospital NICU and Medical Staff President of Lutheran Hospital Dr. Robyn Schmucker, MD, Pediatric Infectious Diseases with Parkview Hospital Dr. Melissa Rice, DO, Neonatology with Parkview Hospital Moderator: Dr. Koichiro Otani, Professor of Public Policy and Director of the Health Services Administration Program