Should I avoid contact with people that have recently traveled to affected countries?

Zika is not an airborne disease and cannot be spread by coughing, sneezing, or talking. However, the Zika virus has been found in semen and person‐to‐person sexual transmission has been documented.

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1. Can I travel to countries affected by the outbreak?
2. Is it safe to get pregnant after traveling to a country with Zika virus?
3. Should I avoid contact with people that have recently traveled to affected countries?
4. What if I am elderly or have a chronic illness and have plans to travel?