What is the key health concern about Zika virus infection?

Zika virus infection has been linked to serious birth defects and other poor pregnancy outcomes in babies of mothers infected with Zika virus while pregnant. Zika can be transmitted from an infected pregnant mother to her baby during pregnancy or around the time of birth. More studies are planned to examine this risk. Until more is known and out of an abundance of caution, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued the recommendation for pregnant women and women trying to become pregnant to consider postponing travel to the areas where Zika virus transmission is ongoing.

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1. What is Zika Virus and how does it spread?
2. Is Zika Virus in Madison County?
3. What is the key health concern about Zika virus infection?
4. Can Zika infection be prevented?
5. What are symptoms of Zika virus infection?
6. Where can I learn more?