Zika risk remains — what pregnant women should know
Even though large Zika outbreaks have faded from headlines, pregnant women are still urged to take precautions because infection during pregnancy can cause serious birth defects and complications.
Although major Zika outbreaks no longer dominate international headlines, public health officials continue to advise pregnant women to take precautions because infection during pregnancy can lead to serious birth defects and other complications for developing babies. The virus is spread primarily through bites from infected Aedes mosquitoes, though it can also be transmitted through sexual contact