Disease experts reveal the 5 best ways to protect yourself from Zika
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Yet, experts warn, Zika is also likely circulating undetected in other parts of the US, particularly Texas, Louisiana, and other parts of the Gulf Coast.
"You should not assume that transmission is only in Florida," Dr. Peter Hotez, dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, told INSIDER.
The virus poses the biggest risk for pregnant women and those who are thinking of conceiving (because Zika can affect fetal brain development) as well as their male partners, since the virus can be transmitted sexually.
As a result, it is important for such people to protect themselves from Zika. Here are five easy ways to stay safe.
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