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Zika Virus is primarily transmitted through the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes. It can also be transmitted from a pregnant mother to her baby during pregnancy or around the time of birth. In rare cases, it can also be transmitted through sexual activity or blood transfusion. Common symptoms include fever, rash, joint pain or conjunctivitis (red eyes). Symptoms typically begin two to seven days after being bitten by an infected mosquito.
Zika Virus Prevention: With no treatment or vaccine available, your best protection against Zika is to prevent mosquito breeding and to protect yourself from mosquito bites. Remove all items that can collect water from your property such as buckets and old tires. Cover doors and windows with screens to keep mosquitoes outside of your home. Cover skin with clothing and apply insect repellent as per label when needed. Consider staying indoors at dusk and dawn during peak mosquito times. Avoid travel to Zika-affected areas.
See your healthcare provider if you develop a fever, rash, joint pain, or red eyes within two weeks after traveling. Be sure to tell your health care provider where you traveled.
To report cases of Zika, please contact the Metro Health Epidemiology Program. They can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at (210) 207-8876.
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