Zika is a virus spread by Aedes mosquitoes. Its name comes from the Ziika Forest of Uganda, where the virus was first isolated in 1947
The virus's symptoms include fever, headache, pain in the joints, having red eyes and itchy skin
The Zika virus is a type of flavivirus, just like the ones that cause West Nile infections and dengue fever.
Here are FOUR ways to lower your chance of contracting the Zika virus
Wear full sleeve shirts and covering pants, and apply the bug repellent to keep those pesky insects at bay.
Sleep inside a mosquito net and add mesh screens to windows.
Banish mosquito nurseries by drying up any lurking puddles around your home.
Pregnant women should get frequent checkups and practice extra caution to prevent birth complications in their children.