How To Prevent ZIKA Virus?

There's an outbreak of Zika Virus in at least 29 countries.

Minister of Health of Malaysia has urged Malaysian to keep aleart and aware of this issue. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning pregnant women against travel to those areas; health officials in several of those countries are telling female citizens to avoid becoming pregnant, in some cases for up to two years.

What is ZIKA VIRUS?

Zika virus is a mosquito-borne single-stranded RNA virus related to dengue virus. In the Americas, Zika virus is primarily transmitted by Aedes aegypti, but Aedes albopictus mosquitoes can also transmit the virus. Most people fully recover from Zika virus without severe complications, and severe illness or deaths from Zika virus are extremely rare, says the CDC (Centers of disease control and prevention).

How is ZIKA VIRUS transmitted?

Zika virus is transmitted to humans primarily through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito. Aedes mosquitoes are aggressive daytime biters and feed both indoors and outdoors. They can also bite at night. Zika virus can be transmitted from a pregnant mother to her fetus during pregnancy or around the time of birth.

Symptoms of ZIKA VIRUS infection

Skin rash
Red Eyes
Mild Fever
Conjunctivitis
Headache, muscle and joint pain

Is there a vaccine to prevent or medicine to treat ZIKA VIRUS?

NO. There is no vaccine to prevent infection or medicine to treat Zika.

Why special warning for pregnant women? How ZIKA VIRUS is affected pregnant woman?

Zika virus appears to be especially dangerous for pregnant women and their babies. When a mom-to-be becomes infected with Zika virus, the virus can also infect the fetus.

Experts believe Zika infection during pregnancy may lead to a rare birth defect called microcephaly. Microcephaly is a neurological condition that causes babies to be born with small heads and severe developmental issues, and in rare instances it can result in death. The highest risk to the fetus is believed to be when the mother is infected during the first trimester. However this claims still does not have a definitive prove yet, further case studies are required.

How to protect yourself from ZIKA VIRUS?

• Use insecticide-treated mosquito screens or curtains to cover window and door screens to keep mosquitoes outside.

• Sleep under a mosquito net.

• Eliminate breeding sites by removing sources of standing water, which can become a breeding ground for mosquitoes such as flower pots, old tires, bottles, collar of the toilet bowl etc.

• Prevent accumulation of rubbish, disposing of it in sealed plastic bags and covered bins.

• Remember that mosquitoes that spread Zika virus may be more likely to bite during daytime hours.

• Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants when having outdoors activities.

• Apply insect repellents and reapply as directed. Check with your doctor about what kinds of

repellents are safe to use in pregnancy.

**According to Fox News Health, by using an insect repellent which is safe and effective can prevent diseases spread by mosquitoes.

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This product is designed to minimize the contact of repellent oil on skin while protecting the user from mosquito bites. The micro-encapsulation technology allows citronella oil to be released steadily for a longer duration with an enhanced effect.

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