The Zika virus is spread through mosquito bites and insecticides can help reduce your risk of getting bitten. The Zika virus originated in Brazil and is quickly becoming a global problem with many countries now being labeled as dangerous for travel, especially for pregnant women.

The Zika virus poses a more serious risk in pregnant women, as it contributes to birth defects of the child, and so if you are expecting or planning to have a child, it’s important to avoid the countries with cases of Zika.

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