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Protecting children in areas with Zika
  • Published Date:
    December 5, 2016
  • Language:
    English
Filetype[PDF-683.48 KB]


Details:
  • Corporate Authors:
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
  • Series:
    CDC's response to Zika
  • Keywords:
  • Description:
    Zika is a virus primarily spread through bites of infected mosquitoes.

    Children cannot pass Zika to each other through touching, sneezing, or coughing. There is no vaccine to prevent Zika. The best way to protect children from Zika is to prevent mosquito bites.

    There are many ways you can help protect children from Zika.

    • Apply insect repellent

    • Wear protective clothing

    • Control mosquitoes in and around your home

    • Use bed nets while sleeping

    • Talk to children about Zika

    Learn more about mosquito bite prevention at http://www.cdc.gov/zika/prevention/prevent-mosquito-bites.html

    For more information about talking to your children about Zika, visit http://www.cdc.gov/zika/pdfs/zika-ttykids.pdf

    CS267038-A

    protecting-children-areas-with-zika.pdf

  • Document Type:
    Pamphlet (or booklet)
  • Collection(s):
    Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection
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      Published:
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      Series:
      CDC's response to Zika
      Description:
      As a parent of a new baby with health conditions related to Zika infection during pregnancy, you may feel overwhelmed, worried, and unsure of how to care for your new baby. Read on to learn more about health conditions related to Zika and find out wh...
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      Corporate Author:
      Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
      Published:
      November 14, 2016
      Series:
      CDC's response to Zika
      Description:
      Dump water inside and outside. : User screens on windows and doors. : Cover trashcans and rain barrels. : CS272317-A : lowlit_fs_getridmosquitoes.pdf
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      Corporate Author:
      Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.). Emergency Operations Center. Joint Information Center.
      Published:
      November 8, 2016
      Series:
      CDC's response to Zika
      Description:
      Use insect repellent : Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants : CS272318-A : lowlit_fs_longsleevespants.pdf
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      Filetype[PDF - 706.06 KB]
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      Corporate Author:
      Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
      Published:
      December 15, 2016
      Series:
      CDC's response to Zika
      Description:
      As a parent of a new baby who may have been affected by Zika virus during pregnancy, you and your family may be worried and unsure of next steps in caring for your baby. Read on to learn more about the importance of tracking your baby’s development...
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    5. Is it flu or Zika?
      Corporate Author:
      Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
      Published:
      November 15, 2016
      Series:
      CDC's response to Zika
      Description:
      The FLU (INFLUENZA) is a common contagious respiratory illness caused by flu viruses. The flu is different from a cold. Flu can cause mild to severe illness and complications, such as pneumonia, which can can sometimes lead to death. : ZIKA VIRUS DIS...
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      Filetype[PDF - 3.17 MB]
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