Transmission

Zika may also be transmitted from mother to child in utero or by unprotected sex.

 

 

Prevention:

• Wear protective clothing

  • Long pants, long sleeves, shoes, and socks

• Use insect repellent (DEET works best)

• Avoid areas with high mosquito activity (day and night)

• Reduce breeding sites

  • Dumping standing water

    • Buckets, flowerpots, toys, bottles, etc.

  • Spray water-holding plants with soapy solution weekly

    • 1 Tablespoon liquid dish soap per 16 ounce spray bottle

  • Clear gutters and drains

  • Close catchment systems

  • Repair window and door screens

  • Use larvicide or introduce fish to ponds

• Avoid unprotected sex

  • Zika can be sexually transmitted

 

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