The general public is advised to determine whether the
place they plan to travel to is a Zika virus-endemic area;
pregnant women should avoid visiting those places as much
as possible. If one is traveling to a Zika virus-endemic area
or an area where it is not clear whether the virus is present
or not, it is advisable to take anti-mosquito measures like
wearing light-colored long-sleeved shirts and ankle-length
trousers and to use mosquito repellent. If the mosquito
population density is very high, mosquito nets should be
used at night to avoid mosquito bites. Patients need not
panic if they are diagnosed with Zika virus infection as 80%
of cases do not experience any or only mild symptoms. Individuals
who are not too old or fragile should recover uneventfully
in most cases. Generally speaking, the Zika virus
is not a threat to the general public, including children