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Doctors Warn Travelers About Zika Concerns

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At Austin Straubel Airport in Ashwaubenon people are heading out on vacation.

"Going to Florida and the Bahamas," said John Rothbauer of Green Bay.

Although travelers like Rothbauer say they're not worried about Zika Virus, others like Judy Van Handel are adjusting their travel plans.

"We are double thinking, I'd like to go to South Padre Island too but it hasn't reached the states, but you never know with those warm tropical areas," said Van Handel.

Doctors say second guessing a trip south, isn't a bad idea right now.
 
"Enjoy the wonders of Wisconsin, take an Alaskan cruise, please avoid the southern states if possible," said Dr. Pamela Grant a maternal fetal medicine physician for Prevea hospital.
 
Pregnant mothers have even more to be worried about.
 
"I'm concerned just because mosquitoes travel," said pregnant mother-to-be, Jeannie Marincic.
 
The disease can have a big impact on a developing fetus.
 
"It seems to directly target neuro-tissue so it can actually prevent the brain from developing and growing normally," said Dr. Grant.
 
Doctors say the disease can be spread through mosquitoes or by direct contact with infected blood or any kind of sexual contact.
 
Signs of Zika Virus include a fever, joint or muscle pain and red eyes.  There is no known cure for the Zika virus.