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LeftyMom

(49,212 posts)
1. This was debunked months ago.
Fri Jul 8, 2016, 11:46 PM
Jul 2016
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/health-experts-dismiss-claims-larvicide-linked-to-microcephaly/

"Unlike the relationship between the Zika virus and microcephaly, which has had its confirmation attested in tests that indicated the presence of the virus in samples of blood, tissue and amniotic fluid, the association between the use of pyriproxyfen and microcephaly has no scientific basis," Brazil's Ministry of Health said in a statement.

Officials also pointed out that some areas that do not use pyriproxyfen have also reported cases of microcephaly.


Further, the larvicide in question is made by Sumitomo Chemical, which you'll note is not Monsanto.

Google before you post, okay? Or at least check snopes? http://www.snopes.com/zika-microcephaly-outbreak-pesticide/
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