Zika

"Learn more about the Zika virus, how it spreads, what symptoms to look for, and how to protect your family.

Zika virus spreads primarily by a type of mosquito (Aedes species) in many parts of the world. It can also be sexually transmitted from a man to his sex partners. Zika has been linked to a serious birth defect called microcephalyand may be linked to other brain and eye abnormalities in babies of mothers who had Zika virus while pregnant.

CDC is studying Zika virus transmission and its links to other health conditions. CDC is also taking steps to prevent the virus from spreading to more countries and to the United States. Everyone can take steps to protect themselves and pregnant women in the United States..."
Zika