Understanding Zika Virus: Protecting Yourself and Your Baby During Pregnancy

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The Biden-Harris administration’s investment enhances support for pregnant women and new moms through community programs.

### Understanding Zika Virus The Zika virus is a mosquito-borne illness that can have serious implications, especially for pregnant women. In 2016, it was reported that about 1 in 10 of U.S. pregnant women with confirmed Zika infections had a fetus or baby with birth defects. These defects can include serious conditions such as microcephaly,…