Zika Prevention - Spring Break for Families English

CDC’s Response to Zika

Have a happy and healthy Spring Break:
Protect your family from Zika!
Zika is a disease primarily spread by mosquitoes,
but a man with Zika can spread it to his sex partners as well.

Know before you go
Learn about Zika at cdc.gov/zika. Find out if your
destination has Zika, check the CDC Travelers’ Health
site for current travel notices: cdc.gov/travel

Pack to prevent

STOP the spread

ŠŠ Insect repellent (Look for these ingredients:
DEET, picaridin, IR3535, OLE, or PMD.)

ŠŠ Watch for symptoms after you get home.

ŠŠ Long-sleeved shirts and long pants

ŠŠ Use insect repellent for 3 weeks after travel.

ŠŠ Clothing and gear treated with permethrin

ŠŠ Use condoms when you have sex.

ŠŠ Infant carrier mosquito net (if needed)

ŠŠ Call your doctor immediately if you suspect Zika.

Zika symptoms

ŠŠ Bed net (if mosquitoes
can get to where
you’re sleeping)

Most people with Zika don’t know they have it. The illness
is usually mild with symptoms lasting about a week.

ŠŠ Condoms (if you
might have sex)

The most common symptoms are:

Protect yourself
ŠŠ Use insect repellent. Reapply as directed.
Remember to apply sunscreen first
and then insect repellent.

Red eyes

Fever

Joint pain

Rash

ŠŠ Cover exposed skin when possible.
ŠŠ Stay and sleep in screened-in or
air-conditioned rooms. Use a bed
net if you’re sleeping outside.

NO!

ŠŠ Zika can also be spread through
sex, so use latex condoms if you have sex.

Pregnant? Trying to conceive?
Zika is linked to birth defects. Pregnant women should consider postponing travel to any area with Zika.
If your male partner travels to these areas, either use condoms or don’t have sex for the rest of your
pregnancy. If you are trying to become pregnant, talk to your doctor about your plans.

CS264014-B

March 9, 2016

www.cdc.gov/zika