Zika virus isn’t the only concern for Rio Olympics

Published by Sports Illustrated on February 9, 2016

https://www.si.com/olympics/2016/02/09/zika-virus-rio-2016-olympics-health-risks

Zika drew global attention ahead of the Rio Olympics, but it wasn’t the biggest health risk athletes faced. Dengue, influenza, and other infections posed far greater threats to performance, especially in a setting that brought together massive crowds from around the world. Smart preparation and realistic risk assessment, not panic, were the keys to staying safe.