Zika is a virus is that is carried by infected mosquitoes. The species of mosquitoes that transmit the virus are found in warmer climates. Countries or areas affected by Zika virus are reported in travel health notices updated by the Government of Canada. Zika virus can be spread by: a bite from an infected mosquito sexual contact with someone infected by the virus an infected pregnant person to their developing baby people who are infected that donate cells, blood, sperm, tissue or other organs Since there is no vaccine to prevent Zika virus or medication to treat the Zika virus infection, it is important to protect yourself if you’re planning a pregnancy. For more information about zika virus, including how it is spread, how to stay safe, planning a pregnancy and effects on a developing baby, visit the Government of Canada's site

What is Zika?

Zika is a virus is that is carried by infected mosquitoes. The species of mosquitoes that transmit the virus are found in warmer climates. Countries or areas affected by Zika virus are reported in travel health notices updated by the Government of Canada.

Zika virus can be spread by:

a bite from an infected mosquito
sexual contact with someone infected by the virus
an infected pregnant person to their developing baby
people who are infected that donate cells, blood, sperm, tissue or other organs

Since there is no vaccine to prevent Zika virus or medication to treat the Zika virus infection, it is important to protect yourself if you’re planning a pregnancy.

For more information about zika virus, including how it is spread, how to stay safe, planning a pregnancy and effects on a developing baby, visit the Government of Canada’s site