Look TV: Zika Virus

It’s prime “germ sharing” time right now – the perfect time to remember and remind the children in your life that washing your hands is the best defense against illness.

The Times Union spoke with Dr. John Janikas, director of emergency services for Samaritan, St. Mary’s, and Albany Memorial hospitals about anaplasmosis and babesiosis, which are on the rise in the Capital Region. 

Spending more time indoors; kids back to school; cold and flu season is looming – we are entering prime “germ sharing” time. It’s important to remember – and remind the children in your life – that washing your hands is the best defense against illness.