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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 |
Zika sexual transmission
| 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. | |
| For People Living in an Area with Zika | ||
| If you or your partner are pregnant | Use condoms from start to finish, every time you have vaginal, anal, or oral sex or do not have sex for the entire pregnancy. It is also very important to see a healthcare provider to discuss your options during 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 | Consider using condoms or not having sex as long as there is Zika in the area. If either you or your partner develop symptoms of Zika or have concerns, talk to a healthcare provider and follow the guidelines on the left. | |