Zika Virus

Zika virus (Zika) is a disease transmitted to people primarily through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito. For information on the infrastructure in place to protect our community from diseases transmitted by mosquitoes and how to protect yourself from mosquito bites please visit our mosquito control section.

Information about Zika virus can be found at the following websites:

• State sponsored infromation about Zika
• Estado patrocinado infromation sobre Zika en español
• State sponsored Blog Zika - Zika virus and Travel: Tips for Women
• Zika information provided by the federal government
• Zika información proporcionada por el gobierno federal en español 
   

CDC Travel Apps:

   

                                                                              

                                                   

 

CDC Mosquito Bite Children's Activity Book:

 

CDC Videos:

Zika Virus Prevention Playback (skip videos in English to find Spanish version):

Virus Zika 101:

The Way Forward Media (below) from the CDC contains general information about travel. While watching and associating the followinng videos with Zika virus pay special attention to the adivice the CDC offers regarding insect repellents. The use of insect repellent can protect you from mosquito bites.

So how: Many health claims (4:00)                        The way forward: Passport to Health (4:17)