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Zika Virus for Health Care Professionals

Texas DSHS · By Ilza.Garcia · April 23, 2026

Zika Virus for Health Care Professionals Ilza.Garcia Thu, 04/23/2026 - 10:24 AM Zika Virus for Health Care Professionals This page provides information about Zika Virus for Health Care Professionals . Preconception Counseling and Prevention of Sexual Transmission of Zika Virus Possible exposure to Zika virus is defined as travel to or residence in an area of active Zika virus transmission, or sex (vaginal, anal, or oral sex) without a condom with a person who recently traveled to or lived in an area of current or prior Zika virus transmission.  Women and men who live in areas of Zika virus transmission risk should talk with their healthcare provider about attempting conception.  Women who may have been exposed to Zika virus should wait to conceive until at least 8 weeks after symptom onset or the last possible Zika virus exposure.  Men exposed to Zika should wait to try to conceive until at least 3 months after symptom onset or the last possible Zika virus exposure