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Zika Prevention

How Long to Wait Before Attempting to Have a Baby in Zika Endemic areas
Presence of Symptoms Women Men
Zika symptoms At least 8 weeks after symptoms start At least 6 months after symptoms start
No Zika symptoms Talk with doctor or healthcare provider Talk with doctor or healthcare provider


For People Who Have Traveled to an Area with Zika
If you are pregnant Pregnant women should not travel to areas with Zika. If you must travel to an area with Zika, talk to your healthcare provider.
If your partner is pregnant Use condoms correctly, every time you have vaginal, anal, or oral sex or do not have sex for the entire pregnancy.
If you and your partner are planning a pregnancy Discuss your plans for pregnancy with a healthcare provider to determine your risk and the options available.
If you or your partner are not pregnant and are not planning a pregnancy Men - consider using condoms or not having sex for at least 6 months after travel (if you don’t have symptoms) or for at least 6 months from the start of symptoms (or Zika diagnosis) if you develop Zika.
Women- consider using condoms or not having sex for at least 8 weeks after travel (if you don’t have symptoms) or for at least 8 weeks from the start of symptoms (or Zika diagnosis) if you develop Zika.