Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)

Protect yourself and others from mosquito bites during the first week of illness.

Protect family and friends

• During the first week of illness, chikungunya, dengue, or Zika virus can be found in the blood.

• A mosquito that bites you can become infected.

• An infected mosquito can bite a family member or neighbor and make them sick.

Watch for these symptoms

See your doctor if you develop a fever with any of the following symptoms:

• Muscle or joint pain Ÿ

• Headache, especially with pain

• behind the eyes Ÿ

• Rash

• Conjunctivitis (red eyes)

Protect yourself mosquito bites

• Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants. Ÿ

• Use door and window screens to keep mosquitoes outside. Ÿ

• Use insect repellent

For more information:

• www.cdc.gov/chikungunya

• www.cdc.gov/dengue

• www.cdc.gov/zika

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