Zika Virus Information

CDC: What We Know About Zika:

• Zika virus is primarily spread to people through the bite of an infected mosquito.

• Many people who get infected never have symptoms. In people who get sick, symptoms (fever, rash, joint pain, and red eyes) are usually mild and resolve completely.

• Zika can cause serious birth defects in babies born to women who were infected with Zika virus during pregnancy. Zika has also been linked to Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), a rare disorder that can cause muscle weakness and sometimes paralysis. Most people fully recover from GBS, but some have permanent damage and, in some cases, people have died.

• Zika can be passed through sex from a person who has Zika to his or her partners. Zika can be passed through sex, even if the infected person does not have symptoms at the time.

• Because there is no vaccine or treatment for Zika, people living in or traveling to areas with Zika should take steps to prevent infection.

Other CDC Resources:

• Learn about Zika

• Learn how to prevent moquito bites

• Learn how to protect yourself and your partner during sex

• Learn about pregnancy and Zika

• More information for women and their partners who are thinking about pregnancy

• How to prevent mosquito bites

• Zika Virus Infographics

Additional Resources:

• Zika Hotline: 855-622-6735

• Miami Dade County: http://www.miamidade.gov/solidwaste/mosquito-control.asp

• Miami Dade County Zika Video

• Advice for People Living in or Traveling the Wynwood Neighborhood