Infection during pregnancy can cause certain birth defects. Zika can be passed through sex from a person who has Zika to his or her sex partners. Condoms can reduce the chance of getting Zika from sex. ... In 2018, no local mosquito-borne Zika virus transmission has been reported in the continental United States.
it’s not possible to prevent a Zika infection, although scientists are working to develop a vaccine. While using bug spray and wearing clothing that covers the skin can reduce the risk of infection, they are not completely effective.
