Q: The main two complications that may be associated with the Zika virus include GBS (Guillain-Barre Syndrome, an autoimmune disorder that affects the nerves and may lead to paralysis) and microcephaly (an abnormally small head circumference in infants born from infected mothers). The connection between these two complications and the Zika virus has not been confirmed, but there is a strong suspicion that they are related. Any woman who is pregnant or trying to become pregnant and has traveled to countries with confirmed Zika should present to their physician at the first sign of any infection. Because the potential complications are much more severe than the Zika virus itself, it is important to be aware of how to treat complications if and when they arise. GBS (Guillain-Barre Syndrome) is an autoimmune disorder that affects the nervous system. It damages the outer covering of the nerves, leading to sensations of numbness and it may also cause paralysis. GBS starts in the feet and toes and then moves up towards the head. Treatment for GBS includes: Ventilator support. You may need help breathing if the paralysis moves to your breathing muscles. Plasma exchange. You may receive an infusion of new plasma (blood) to remove autoimmune antibodies that are causing the damage to your nerves. Immunoglobulin therapy. This treatment fights the autoimmune antibodies in your system that are causing GBS. Medications. You may need some medications for pain and other symptom management as needed. Microcephaly is a possible complication of the Zika virus that may affect the unborn baby of an infected pregnant woman. A baby born with microcephaly may have an abnormally small head, developmental delays, and intellectual disability. This condition can also cause an infant to die. Microcephaly has no cure, but there are strategies to support a child born with this condition. Support strategies include community and academic support programs, as well as monitoring and support from your child's doctor. If you are pregnant and have been diagnosed with Zika, speak to your doctor as soon as possible.
A: Watch for potential complications. Seek prompt medical attention if you suspect you may have GBS. Get help for a child born with microcephaly.

Q: Picking at your scab is a no-no, since this can cause scarring and make it take even longer for the wound to heal. If you want some relief from the itching that will also help get rid of the scab, try gently massaging it with a bit of petroleum jelly or moisturizing lotion. You can do this each time you put a new bandage on. For some instant relief, soak a clean cloth in plain warm water. Let it sit on the scab for fifteen minutes, but don't rub or scrub. This will provide relief from the irritation that makes you want to pick the scab. The water will also moisturize the scab, helping it to heal faster. Mix some baking soda with enough water to make a paste. Apply the paste over the entire scab and let dry. When you're done, rinse it away with warm water. This will tighten the scab and draw it gently from the skin. You can do the same thing with potassium alum, a naturally occurring form of aluminum salt, and is widely used as a deodorant and styptic (or astringent). Look for it at your local pharmacy. Alum tightens the scab by constricting the surrounding blood vessels, ultimately loosening the scab from its mooring on the skin. Several common products can kill germs, helping the wound to heal and the scab to clear up. Just soak a cotton ball or swab in the product, then dab it on your scab. Let it sit for a few minutes, then rinse and apply a new dressing. Try: Tea tree oil Honey Aloe vera gel Apple cider vinegar (1 part vinegar to 10 parts water)
A: Massage your scab to get some relief. Try a soothing warm compress. Coat the skin in a homemade paste once the scab comes loose. Dab at the scab with natural remedies.

Q: When you learn that you'll be chairing an upcoming meeting, one of the first things you should do is to spend a little time talking to the people who will be attending (especially high-ranking or important people). Ask them if there's anything they'd specifically like to discuss at the meeting. Take note of their answers and use them to guide you when you write your agenda. Asking your attendees about what they'd like to discuss is a smart move not only because it makes it easier to write an agenda, but also because it engages them in the meeting process before it's even begun. People are more likely to attend and pay attention during meetings if they know that issues important to them will be addressed. A meeting agenda can be a valuable tool not just for a meeting's chairperson, but also for the guests in attendance. Agendas contain valuable information about the meeting like when it will be, where it will take place, and who will be in attendance. Most importantly, they also outline all of the intended topics of discussion, allowing everyone to prepare. Send your meeting out in advance of the meeting itself the more important your meeting is, the earlier you should send it. One thing that your agenda should definitely contain is an approximate time limit for each topic of discussion. Having a rough schedule outlined beforehand makes it much easier to keep your meeting on-track. Though some items on your agenda may run long (and others may run short), a schedule makes it much easier to keep track of these items and adjust accordingly. The people who attend your meeting may not be up-to-speed on all of the topics you plan to discuss some may not have attended past meetings, while others may have simply forgotten. As the meeting chair, it's a good idea to know the history of discussion thus far. Try talking to people who attended previous important meetings to learn any important unfinished business that you should address in your meeting. You may also want to request the minutes of past meetings from an official record-keeper to help direct your planning. The minutes from previous meetings can be an important resource to you as chair. These summarize the discussions and decisions that occurred during past meetings, making it relatively quick and easy to get up-to-speed. You may even want to distribute important meeting minutes to your attendees with your agenda. On the day of your meeting, you'll want to ensure that the room or place you intend to meet in is clean, presentable, and ready to accommodate your attendees. You'll want to make certain that any technological components of the meeting (like presentations, projectors, displays, etc.) are functioning properly and are completely ready to go technical snafus can waste valuable time and put your meeting off track. If you're using an electronic presentation (like PowerPoint, etc.), take a moment to familiarize yourself with the remote control or clicker you'll be using to cycle through your slides. You don't want to waste time fumbling with your controls when you could be discussing important issues.
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Discuss the upcoming meeting with your attendees. Write and distribute an agenda. Research the discussion topics and any previous meetings. Get your meeting space ready ahead of time.