Zika virus infection prevention

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Nate Michalak, B.A.

Overview

Prevention

Avoid mosquito bites:

  • Use insect repellent.
  • Wear long sleeves and long pants.
  • If outdoors or cannot protect against mosquitos entering the home, use bed nets, air conditioning, or insect screens
  • Avoid standing water: gardening pots, swampy areas, etc.[1]

References

  1. Zika virus. Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Prevention. Accessed on December 14, 2015