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am I being ridiculous?

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yorkshireteaa · 18/05/2016 21:09

I've recently been on holiday in Japan and I got bitten a few times by mosquitoes whilst out there.

I am 21 weeks pregnant and now I'm terrified I may have got the Zika virus, even though I don't believe it is in Japan.

I'm feeling super anxious - am I being ridiculous and everything is probably fine?

Argh.

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Junosmum · 18/05/2016 22:45

Zika isn't present in Japan. You're worried about nothing.

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FoxgloveStar · 19/05/2016 01:35

Yes you are being ridiculous.

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yorkshireteaa · 19/05/2016 08:11

Thanks

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AnUtterIdiot · 19/05/2016 08:15

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coppergrey · 19/05/2016 16:53

I got back from San Francisco a week ago - I was bitten by a mosquito and have been very anxious since... Zika is not present in the US, either.

I did loads (and loads) of research and have somewhat managed to calm myself down. But it is worrying and I totally understand your panic! Read up as much as you can, inform yourself with the facts and hopefully that will convince you it's all ok :)

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dizzytomato · 20/05/2016 13:15

I had Zika. You'd know! There is a rash, joint pain and my eyes hurt and wept the whole time. It is not nice but you would know if you have/had it. For most people it is nothing worse than mild flu.

It is a risk for pregnant woman but remember even if you get it in pregnancy it is not guaranteed to affect your unborn baby. There is a risk.

There is no Zika in Japan anyway! Chill.

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