Minha
Vida [My life], portal health and welfare of Brazil, has just launched an application on
the Zika virus, for more information on the causes, symptoms and
complications of the disease. Experts say we are experiencing a
historical moment in health. The warning about the epidemic and the little
knowledge of the complications that can cause the Zika virus is comparable
lived at the time when HIV infection and AIDS emerged
. Registered
initially in April 2015, in Brazil, the Zika virus infection is
considered by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a problem
global public health. WHO estimates that between 3 and 4 million people
They can be infected in the Americas in 2016
. 
There
a race against time scientific medical community behind
accurate answers to understand the infection and combat rumors
Zika virus related, especially in its relationship with other
complications such as microcephaly, Guillain-Barre syndrome,
arthrogryposis, among others. These rumors, added to the fact that only one of
four people in Brazil, check the sources of information on
Internet health (according to research conducted by Bupa Health Pulse /
Ipsos MORI in 2010) were the main motivators to launch the
“Zika virus – Minha Vida” application, which aims to ensure
. That you receive reliable and credible information
“In
midst of so much uncertainty, there are many rumors circulating on the Internet. And went
why we decided to verify all information and provide this
service to the population, making
better coverage on the Zika virus both on the Web and App “says Marcia
. Netto, director of Minha Vida website
The
Users who download the application of Zika virus – Minha Vida receive
alerts (push notifications) with the latest information on the subject, as
scientific findings, risks, complications, major outbreaks of
disease, Aedes combat actions Aegypit, recommendations
Ministry of Health for pregnant women and the general population,
among other updates. Users who download the application also
may ask questions to doctors in the channel ‘Ask the Specialist’
. The
application will also provide information about symptoms,
diagnosis and treatment of dengue and Chikungunya fever,
also borne diseases
Aegypit Aedes mosquito. The aplicaciónZika virus – My life is free
and it is available for iOS and Android
. Link
for download www.redirapp.com/zika
About the Group
My Life
With
11 years of experience, My Life Group develops digital products
health. Among its units
are business portal Minha Vida , and health site
well site, which arrives monthly over 20 million people; the
application Dieta e Saúde [Diet and Health] program healthy weight loss; and others
products like Tecnonutri , Consulte.me and DS Kids , application oriented
healthy eating for children.
More
information: www.minhavida.com.br/corporativo/quem-somos
Translation:
Ricardo Zuniga
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