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Zika Prevention
| How Long to Wait Before Attempting to Have a Baby in Zika Endemic areas | ||
| Presence of Symptoms | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Zika symptoms | At least 8 weeks after symptoms start | At least 6 months after symptoms start |
| No Zika symptoms | Talk with doctor or healthcare provider | Talk with doctor or healthcare provider |
| For People Who Have Traveled to an Area with Zika | ||
| If you are pregnant | Pregnant women should not travel to areas with Zika. If you must travel to an area with Zika, talk to your healthcare provider. | |
| If your partner is pregnant | Use condoms correctly, every time you have vaginal, anal, or oral sex or do not have sex for the entire pregnancy. | |
| If you and your partner are planning a pregnancy | Discuss your plans for pregnancy with a healthcare provider to determine your risk and the options available. | |
| If you or your partner are not pregnant and are not planning a pregnancy | Men - consider using condoms or not having sex for at least 6 months after travel (if you don’t have symptoms) or for at least 6 months from the start of symptoms (or Zika diagnosis) if you develop Zika. Women- consider using condoms or not having sex for at least 8 weeks after travel (if you don’t have symptoms) or for at least 8 weeks from the start of symptoms (or Zika diagnosis) if you develop Zika. | |