What is Zika?
Zika is an infection. It is caused by the bite of
a mosquito. This mosquito bites during the
day. It is found near pools of still water and
near rubbish.
Get rid of pools of still water near your home
and workplace. Seal rubbish in plastic bags.
Zika is a mild illness. It feels like having flu.
You may get a mild fever, and a rash. You
may also have red eyes, and muscle pain.
If you get Zika take a mild pain killer. Rest and
drink plenty of clean, safe water. Your illness
may last 2-7 days.
If you get Zika when you are pregnant, it may
harm your baby. It can stop the baby’s head
and brain growing normally. The baby may be
born with a very small head (microcephaly)
and other problems. Mosquitoes carrying Zika
live in some warm countries.
Try not to get bitten by mosquitoes.
• Wear clothes that cover your skin. Mosquitos
are attracted to dark colours. Wear light-
coloured clothes.
• Use insect repellents on your skin. Ask at the
pharmacy or health centre which ones to use.
Or look for one that contains Deet.
• Use a net. Sleep and rest under an
insecticide-treated mosquito net. Use it in the
day and at night, even in hot weather.
• Tuck the net around you. If it has holes,
patch them with fabric.
If you are pregnant and think you may have
Zika go to your doctor, nearest clinic or
hospital.
How can I protect myself from Zika?
There are 2 ways to help avoid Zika:
1. Don’t let mosquitoes breed
2. Don’t get bitten
You find mosquitoes near pools of still water
and rubbish. They lay their eggs in still water.
Remove pots, bottles, and containers that
collect water. Take them away from outside
your house and workplace. Cover water tanks
so mosquitoes can’t get in. Unblock drains so
water flows away.
Put rubbish in plastic bags. Put them in a
closed container so animals can’t tear them
open.
Keep mosquitoes out of the house. Use
screens and nets in windows and doors. Keep
windows and doors closed.
In some places, agencies may spray to kill the
mosquitoes.
The mosquito that carries Zika usually bites in
the day. Try not to get bitten.
Here are some ideas:
• Wear clothes that cover your skin.
Mosquitoes are attracted to dark colours.
Wear light-coloured clothes.
• Use insect repellents on your skin. Ask at the
pharmacy or health centre which ones to use.
Or look for one that contains Deet.
• Use a net. Sleep and rest under an
insecticide-treated mosquito net. Use it in the
day and at night, even in hot weather.
• Tuck the net around you. If it has holes,
patch them with fabric.
Zika is an infection. It is caused by the bite of
a mosquito. This mosquito bites during the
day. It is found near pools of still water and
near rubbish.
Get rid of pools of still water near your home
and workplace. Seal rubbish in plastic bags.
Zika is a mild illness. It feels like having flu.
You may get a mild fever, and a rash. You
may also have red eyes, and muscle pain.
If you get Zika take a mild pain killer. Rest and
drink plenty of clean, safe water. Your illness
may last 2-7 days.
If you get Zika when you are pregnant, it may
harm your baby. It can stop the baby’s head
and brain growing normally. The baby may be
born with a very small head (microcephaly)
and other problems. Mosquitoes carrying Zika
live in some warm countries.
Try not to get bitten by mosquitoes.
• Wear clothes that cover your skin. Mosquitos
are attracted to dark colours. Wear light-
coloured clothes.
• Use insect repellents on your skin. Ask at the
pharmacy or health centre which ones to use.
Or look for one that contains Deet.
• Use a net. Sleep and rest under an
insecticide-treated mosquito net. Use it in the
day and at night, even in hot weather.
• Tuck the net around you. If it has holes,
patch them with fabric.
If you are pregnant and think you may have
Zika go to your doctor, nearest clinic or
hospital.
How can I protect myself from Zika?
There are 2 ways to help avoid Zika:
1. Don’t let mosquitoes breed
2. Don’t get bitten
You find mosquitoes near pools of still water
and rubbish. They lay their eggs in still water.
Remove pots, bottles, and containers that
collect water. Take them away from outside
your house and workplace. Cover water tanks
so mosquitoes can’t get in. Unblock drains so
water flows away.
Put rubbish in plastic bags. Put them in a
closed container so animals can’t tear them
open.
Keep mosquitoes out of the house. Use
screens and nets in windows and doors. Keep
windows and doors closed.
In some places, agencies may spray to kill the
mosquitoes.
The mosquito that carries Zika usually bites in
the day. Try not to get bitten.
Here are some ideas:
• Wear clothes that cover your skin.
Mosquitoes are attracted to dark colours.
Wear light-coloured clothes.
• Use insect repellents on your skin. Ask at the
pharmacy or health centre which ones to use.
Or look for one that contains Deet.
• Use a net. Sleep and rest under an
insecticide-treated mosquito net. Use it in the
day and at night, even in hot weather.
• Tuck the net around you. If it has holes,
patch them with fabric.
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