Monday, February 17th, 2025

Zika Virus has reached homes in Pune, couples should maintain distance otherwise closeness will make the body a sieve


After the corona pandemic, such infections are coming to the fore that a different kind of fear is being seen among the people. You have been hearing about the Zika virus for a long time, that too in foreign countries, but now this infection has come to India as well. Yes, two days ago, 3 new Zika virus cases have been reported in Maharashtra and these cases have been seen in Pune, meaning a total of 12 cases have been reported so far.

Let us tell you, this virus first spread in Uganda in 1947, which has now reached many countries of the world. Let us tell you, the disease caused by this virus is spreading due to mosquito bites. This may sound like a simple thing to you, but this mosquito is so dangerous that people are even dying from it. If you are going to visit Pune or are reaching there for some work, then there are some travel tips that you must keep in mind. (All photo credit: pexels.com)

Insect Repellents

If you are looking for mosquito repellents that stay on the skin for a long time, then you should buy products that contain DEET, picaridin, IR3535 or lemon eucalyptus oil and things like para-menthane-diol. All these things together will keep mosquitoes and insects away from you! So whenever you go for a trip, keep insect cream in your bag.

keep yourself covered

keep yourself covered

Take full care of your safety, and keep yourself covered. Cover yourself as much as possible. Whenever the weather is rainy, wear full-sleeved shirts and full-length pants. To avoid insects, spray permethrin on your clothes or directly buy clothes that have already been treated with permethrin. At the same time, keep in mind that the mosquito that spreads Zika, known as the Aedes aegypti mosquito, does not bite only at night, it can also bite you during the day, especially early in the morning and in the evening.

Pregnant women should get a check-up done after travelling

Pregnant women should get a check up done after travelling

It is especially important for pregnant women or women who are planning to become pregnant to talk to their doctor at such a time and get information about the latest guidelines of the US CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Zika virus infection during pregnancy can cause microcephaly and other serious birth defects related to the brain.

Adopt mosquito repellent methods

Adopt mosquito repellent methods

Follow these simple tips to reduce mosquitoes both indoors and outdoors! Empty out any water stored in containers like pots, buckets and tyres – even something as small as a bottle cap can become a mosquito breeding ground. Use air conditioning whenever possible and install screens or repair windows and doors to prevent mosquitoes from entering the house. Do not leave doors open.

Move around with caution

Move around with caution

As we all know, the travel season is on! But travel with caution. First find out if the place you are going has Zika virus or not. If yes, then if you are pregnant or trying to get pregnant, it would be better to cancel or postpone the trip. If you are going to such a place, then take as much precaution as possible.

Keep distance from your partner

Keep distance from your partner

If you have been infected with the Zika virus, you should maintain distance from your partner for about three months or use a condom. If you are returning from a Zika infected place, do not have physical relations with your partner even if the symptoms are not visible. You will be safe by doing this for about three months

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