The Zika virus has spread to more than 50 countries, including the United States. In fact, Texas recorded its first case of locally-acquired Zika in November 2016. Here is some basic information to help you protect yourself and your family.
1. The Zika virus has spread to more then 50
countries, including the United States. In fact,
Texas recently recorded its first case of
locally-acquired Zika. Here is some basic
information to help you protect yourself and
your family.
Symptoms
Resources
How Zika spreads
Primarily
from bite
infected
mosquito
Through
sexual
contact
Through
blood
transfusions
From
mother to
child
Laboratory
exposure
Zika hot spots
North
America
South
America
Pacific
Islands
Africa Asia
Symptoms
Fever Rash Joint pain Pink eye
Protect yourself
Prevent
mosquito
bites
Control
mosquitos
inside and
outside your
home
Plan for
travel
Protect
yourself
during sex
Build a Zika
prevention
kit
Zika 101
Resources
Texas Mutual encourages you to watch this
brief webinar for more information about
protecting your family and your employees
from the Zika virus. We also recommend you
explore these resources:
• Worksafetexas.com
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Texas Department of State Health Services