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Zika prevention

['Infectious Diseases']
Zika prevention
  • There is currently no vaccination or preventative treatment for Zika virus.
  • Travelers headed to areas with Zika virus should take precautions to prevent mosquito bites.

Travelers going to areas with Zika virus should take meticulous measures to prevent mosquito bites during the daytime. There is currently no preventive medication or vaccine against Zika virus.

  • Use a repellent containing 20 to 30 percent DEET or 20 percent Picaridin on exposed skin. Reapply according to manufacturer’s directions.
  • Wear neutral-colored (beige, light gray) clothing. If possible, wear long-sleeved, breathable garments.
  • If available, pre-soak or spray outer layer clothing and gear with permethrin.
  • Get rid of water containers around dwellings and ensure that door and window screens work properly.
  • Apply sunscreen first followed by the repellent (preferably 20 minutes later).
  • More details on insect bite prevention.
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Zika prevention
  • There is currently no vaccination or preventative treatment for Zika virus.
  • Travelers headed to areas with Zika virus should take precautions to prevent mosquito bites.

Travelers going to areas with Zika virus should take meticulous measures to prevent mosquito bites during the daytime. There is currently no preventive medication or vaccine against Zika virus.

  • Use a repellent containing 20 to 30 percent DEET or 20 percent Picaridin on exposed skin. Reapply according to manufacturer’s directions.
  • Wear neutral-colored (beige, light gray) clothing. If possible, wear long-sleeved, breathable garments.
  • If available, pre-soak or spray outer layer clothing and gear with permethrin.
  • Get rid of water containers around dwellings and ensure that door and window screens work properly.
  • Apply sunscreen first followed by the repellent (preferably 20 minutes later).
  • More details on insect bite prevention.