Hantavirus

Here we go again… Hantavirus hits a cruise ship and everyone is in a frenzy.

But here we don’t operate in fear… my job is to give you the facts and help you navigate whatever comes our way.

Here is what you need to know

The World Health Organization (WHO) is closely monitoring the developing hantavirus outbreak involving the rare Andes strain (the only hantavirus strain known to spread from person to person). The outbreak, linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship, has sparked concern among travelers and the public, particularly because hantavirus infections can cause severe respiratory illness and, in some cases, death. Do not fear because infectious disease experts caution against panic.

Person-to-person transmission of hantavirus generally remains rare. Transmission of the hantavirus requires much closer or more specific exposures (typically prolonged close contact, especially in households or confined spaces) than common airborne viruses.

Remember your immune system was designed to protect you & the key is just giving it the support it needs to function at its best. You can stay prepared by signing up for a telehealth consultation for hydroxychloroquine and by taking Zinc.