Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Zika Virus - Navo


  • Zika is a virus (germ) spread by certain kinds of mosquitoes. Most people (80%) who are exposed to Zika virus will not get sick. If they do get sick, symptoms usually start 2-7 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito and may include fever, rash, joint pain, and conjunctivitis (red eyes).
  • The Zika virus started in Brazil and a specific kind of insect. It starts with the yellow fever. The virus can infect Babies, Men and Woman. Most likely animals carry the virus around.
  • The disease started in Brazil and has nearly spread to 20 countries. There is no treatment or vaccine for the virus. The virus started to become common in April 2015. To aviod the virus use insect repellent and cover your arms with long sleeves. Stay away from all insects. 
  • Pregnant woman are most are risk because the virus defects the brains in unborn babies.
  •  Zika virus is primarily transmitted to humans by infected Aedes mosquitoes.


Glossophobia - AJ


  • Glossophobisa would be the fear of speaking or acting in public, and about 75% of the population have glossophobia, so that is how common this phobia is. Surprisingly many people would rather give death then giving a speech if they have glossophobia. Even when a comedian named Jerry Seinfeld used to joke at funerals, most people would prefer to be in a coffin than having to deliver that speech. 
  • Glossophobia can also exist in many people, who are still able to act on  stage or in public. For example, glossophobia can exist in actors, actresses, musicians, business people, public speakers, and also comedians too.
  • Some signs of glossophobia could be the fear of making speeches at weddings.The fear in anticipation of a public speaking event.
  • It could also be the avoidance of situations that might include public speaking Pilots and cabin crew feeling intensely uncomfortable having to make announcements to passengers during a flight Stuttering or stammering in public speaking situations.
  • Symptoms of glossophobia can be grouped under three primary categories: physical, verbal, and non-verbal. Physical symptoms, the most overt one, include increased blood pressure and heart beats, increased sweating tendency, stiffening of neck and upper back muscles and dry mouth.