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Do you know any pregnant women 

(or women who may want to become pregnant) traveling to areas with risk of Zika (such as Texas, Mexico, Caribbean, Central/South America, or parts of Africa and Asia)? Map of Zika risk areas.

Zika infection can cause birth defects The Zika virus can be passed from a pregnant woman to her fetus. Infection during pregnancy can cause a birth defect called microcephaly and other severe fetal brain defects.   The mosquitos that carry the Zika virus are not in Michigan, but travelers to these regions can get the virus and can pass it through sex without a condom (even if that person does not show symptoms of Zika).   Could you help us raise awareness about how to prevent Zika infections? Do you know any businesses, churches – mission trips, travel agencies, study abroad programs, friends, family or other organizations who could help us reach pregnant women (or women who may want to become pregnant) traveling to areas with risk of Zika? If so, which FREE materials would you like? Print Resources  English  Spanish Infographics  English  Spanish Video - Zika Virus 101  English  Spanish Microsite for your website  English  Spanish Website Widgets  English  Spanish Podcasts English Zika prevention kits - Includes fact sheets in English and Spanish, bug repellent, and condoms. Bed nets are available with some kits. Click here to request your free Zika kits.

For questions or to request other free materials not available at www.cdc.gov/zika, contact Kristina Wieghmink at kwieghmink@miottawa.org or 616-494-5597.

There is no vaccine to prevent or medicine to treat Zika. 

However, there may be vaccines available to protect against other diseases, both locally and traveling abroad. For more information, please visit www.miOttawa.org/immunize or www.miOttawa.org/travel. To schedule an appointment, please call (616)396-5266.

Ottawa County Department of Public Health is dedicated to protecting health and promoting quality of life through prevention and control of disease, injury and disability. We help assure conditions in which all people can achieve optimum health, so residents may benefit from using our evidence based public health programs and services. Public Health has a vital role in all of our lives, and empowers communities with the necessary tools, knowledge, resources and opportunities to make lasting change.

www.miOttawa.org/miHealth