So Paranoid

JamieK1882

Im probably being a special snowflake, but I am so paranoid right now. I'm in Phoenix for work and went to an outdoor restaurant to eat. Definitely got bit by something, and now of course all I can think of is Zika. Google is not being my friend either.

Now I'm reconsidering our Orlando trip in 3 weeks. One doc said don't go, the other said its fine.

Can someone reassure me please?

agogo1

There hasn't been a single case of mosquito-transmitted Zika within the US. I don't think that the type of mosquito that could spread Zika even exists in Phoenix, but I'm not 100% sure. Zika is scary, I get it, but don't fear something that isn't a threat to you at this time. Breathe!

As for your upcoming trip, I am going to WDW in June and I and my midwives are not concerned at this time. I'll be wearing bug spray, but until there is mosquito-borne Zika in Florida, I see no reason for alarm. Just me, though.

Piperella

I just went to WDW three weeks ago and I was fine.  No bites.  Don't scare yourself when there has NOT been a reported instance of someone in the US being infected with the Zika virus (other than those that had visited a known Zika area or those that had sex with someone who had been to a Zika infected area).  

Edited to add:  What do you think all the pregnant women are doing in Florida?  There isn't a mass exodus.. They don't have to quit their jobs, leave their families, take a medical leave... They are just living life.

JamieK1882

@agogo1 I know I'm probably being a spazz. I was eating alone so playing on my phone, so of course I googled Zika and Phoenix. An article from Feb of this year said there ARE the mosquitos here that carry Zika, but to date have not been found to be carrying the disaster; however they felt it was only a matter of time. Stupid Google.

i know it's most likely ok, but I just worry that if I got this stressed out here will I even enjoy myself at WDW?

JamieK1882

Thanks. I called my mom and instead of reassurance she was like "GET IN THE HOTEL NOW!" So helpful.

LizaKate1213

@JamieK1882, WDW sprays like crazy for mosquitos. I have been there countless times and have never gotten a single bite. They would lose a lot of business if their patrons were getting covered in mosquito bites!