Transmission
Zika may also be transmitted from mother to child in utero or by unprotected sex.
Prevention:
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Wear protective clothing
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Long pants, long sleeves, shoes, and socks
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Use insect repellent (DEET works best)
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Avoid areas with high mosquito activity (day and night)
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Reduce breeding sites
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Dumping standing water
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Buckets, flowerpots, toys, bottles, etc.
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Spray water-holding plants with soapy solution weekly
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1 Tablespoon liquid dish soap per 16 ounce spray bottle
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Clear gutters and drains
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Close catchment systems
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Repair window and door screens
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Use larvicide or introduce fish to ponds
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Avoid unprotected sex
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Zika can be sexually transmitted
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