ZIKA VIRUS Tel: (718) 285 7801
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22 countries and territories in the Americas are affected. Parts of US are home to Aedes mosquitos, which spread the virus. Zika spreads through mosquito bites. A normal mosquito can become a carrier if it bites a zika infected person. Illness is usually mild, & symptoms resolve after 2 to 7 days.
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PREGNANT WOMEN •
Zika is linked to a terrible birth defect called microcephaly, which is characterized by a shrunken head and incomplete brain development. Pregnant women are most at risk during their first trimester, but there is evidence the risk continues into the second trimester as well. The virus can be transmitted during labor, sexual contact, blood transfusion or lab exposure, but we don't yet know if Zika can be passed on through nursing. Zika virus does not seem to pose a risk of birth defects for future pregnancies. CDC has advised pregnant women to stay out of countries where the Zika virus is circulating.
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Sexual partners can protect themselves by using condoms to prevent spreading sexually transmitted infections. People who have Zika virus infection can protect others by preventing additional mosquito bites.
SYMPTOMS Mild Fever Skin Rash Conjunctivitis Headache and Joint Pain
One sexual transmission of Zika virus reported in Texas. All other cases are of returning travelers
One in four people infected with Zika develop symptoms
Pregnant Women who travel to a Zika affected region should get an ultrasound scan upon return
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HOW TO PREVENT IT? Controlling the breeding site for Aedes Aegypti mosquito reduces the risk of zika virus infection.
Eliminate breeding sites
Cover
Prevent
Don’t let fresh water accumulate in flower pots,old tires and bottles
all household water tanks
the accumulation of rubbish
Keep Drains Clear
Secure yourself
Wear long-sleeved shirts
to prevent stagnant water from accumulating
by using insecticide treated mosquito screens, insect repellents
and long pants to avoid being bitten
Share this Information! ZIKA IS A “GLOBAL HEALTH EMERGENCY “WHO ZIKA VIRUS The Mosquito-borne virus is new to the Western Hemisphere, but has already spread to several countries.
USA Caribbean Africa Cape Verde
Central America
South America
CONFIRMED CASES
TRAVEL ALERT: LEVEL - 2 Practice enhanced precaution while travelling to affected regions. Pregnant or women planning their pregnancy should ideally avoid travelling to these regions.
United States Virgin Islands
Ecuador
Martinique
Dominican Republic
El Salvador
Mexico
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
French Guiana
Panama
Barbados
Guadeloupe
Paraguay
Bolivia
Guatemala
Saint Martin
Brazil
Guyana
Samoa
Cape Verde
Haiti
Suriname
Colombia
Honduras
Venezuela
There are no commercially available diagnostic tests for Zika virus disease. Zika virus testing is performed at the CDC Arbovirus Diagnostic Laboratory and a few state health departments. Public Service Message brought to you by UrgentWay. Your neighborhood urgent care center URGENT WAY WALK-IN MEDICAL CENTER
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