Learn Zika virus and how to protect yourself from it
Since the announcement of the World Health Organization Zika virus threat to public health worldwide, and in the absence of a vaccine for treating patients, we have no choice but to follow the known methods of prevention to prevent the spread of the disease.
Zika virus is transmitted diseases by mosquitoes, so the main way to prevent its spread to prevent mosquito bites. Here are the most important methods of prevention recommended to prevent the transmission and spread of the disease:
* Prevent mosquito breeding, by preventing the accumulation of water anywhere. If you store the water for a long time it should be covered continuously including flower pots water. It should be well covered boxes and garbage cans down.
* Wear long-sleeved cover the entire body.
* Use mosquito repellent during the day and night, also can be used as a natural insect repellent, such as eucalyptus oil to prevent mosquito bites.
* In the event a sense of vulnerability can spray mosquito repellent on the clothes, not the body, to prevent mosquitoes that hover around you.
* Use mosquito nets to cover beds during sleep, especially the baby's crib.
* Cover doors and windows with nets to prevent mosquito passage into the house.
* Avoid travel to countries affected by the spread of the Zika virus.
* Delay pregnancy when feeling threatened
