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The Zika virus can be spread from a pregnant woman to her fetus, and infection during pregnancy can cause severe birth defects. While several investigational vaccines are under development, including those in early human clinical trials, there are no FDA-approved treatments or vaccines for Zika virus. FDA is monitoring for fraudulent products and false product claims related to Zika virus. Consumers are encouraged to report the sale of illegal products marketed to prevent, treat or cure the Zika virus.
Education Materials
Preventing Zika Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, CDC
Contains facts and information on transmission and prevention for the general population with a section on areas with risk of Zika, including guidance for people living in or traveling to areas within the US where mosquito-borne transmission has been reported.
Information Resources
Clinical Considerations for Pregnant Women with Possible Zika Virus Infection Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, CDC
Summarizes what is known and not known about the virus, provides information for pregnant women to protect themselves and infants and for men to protect themselves and their partner, reviews birth defects caused by the virus.
Congenital Zika Syndrome and Other Birth Defects Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, CDC
Reviews the types of transmissions from a pregnant woman to her fetus during pregnancy (congenital transmission) and around the time of birth (perinatal transmission) and current recommendations for breastfeeding for women infected with the Zika virus.
Zika Virus: What Parents Need to Know Source: American Academy of Pediatrics
Provides information on symptoms, how the virus is spread, and prevention, as well as a video message and additional resources.
