According to the available evidence, mosquitoes can transmit both diseases, sometimes simultaneously; however, there is no record of a high coinfection rate. The warning signs are: fever that persists for more than five days; intense, continuous abdominal pain; persistent vomiting patient cannot keep food or drink down ; petechiae, subcutaneous hemorrhage, or mucous membrane bleeding; altered state of consciousness; postural dizziness; intense, incapacitating joint pain for more than five days; cold limbs; reduction in urine production; and bleeding from any orifice.
Can mothers transmit the chikungunya virus to babies during pregnancy or childbirth? Mothers who have chikungunya during pregnancy do not transmit the virus to their babies. However, there are documented cases of mother-to-child transmission when the mother has fever in the days immediately prior to delivery or during delivery.
A caesarean section does not prevent transmission. For this reason, pregnant women with chikungunya are a risk group for transmission to newborns and should be seen by a physician. Chikungunya is not transmitted through breast milk. The elimination and control of Ae. Like dengue, this virus requires a comprehensive response that involves several areas of action, ranging from health to education and the environment.
The mosquito's breeding sites can be eliminated or destroyed through the following actions:. What can I do to protect myself if am I traveling to a place where the chikungunya virus is present? If you are traveling to a country that has the chikungunya virus, follow these recommendations to prevent mosquito bites and reduce the risk of infection:.
You are advised to protect yourself against mosquito bites, the same as you would in areas where dengue transmission exists. We also recommend that countries strengthen their laboratory capacity to recognize and confirm the virus in a timely fashion. We help countries that have the virus to: strengthen their laboratory capacities so that they can detect the virus reliably and in time ; train health workers to identify and manage cases of chikungunya; and prepare and organize health services for patients.
We are also working on the training of laboratory and clinical staff in countries that still do not have the virus, so that they can detect it and manage any cases that may appear. Home Viral Diseases Frequently asked questions about Chikungunya. Frequently asked questions about Chikungunya. Here you will find more information on this new virus in the Region: Chikungunya: Questions and Answers What is chikungunya?
What is the origin of the word chikungunya? How is chikungunya transmitted? Is chikungunya transmitted from one person to another? Why is transmission so quick? Can you get chikungunya twice? What should I do if I get chikungunya? Important update: Healthcare facilities. Learn more. To maximize protection from the Delta variant and prevent possibly spreading it to others, get vaccinated as soon as you can and wear a mask indoors in public if you are in an area of substantial or high transmission.
Updated Oct. Minus Related Pages. What are you looking for? Enter a word or phrase below to locate questions and answers that match. On This Page. How does the virus spread? COVID is spread in three main ways: Breathing in air when close to an infected person who is exhaling small droplets and particles that contain the virus.
Having these small droplets and particles that contain virus land on the eyes, nose, or mouth, especially through splashes and sprays like a cough or sneeze.
Touching eyes, nose, or mouth with hands that have the virus on them. What is community spread? How can I protect myself? What should I do if I get sick or someone in my house gets sick? People who have been in close contact with someone who has COVID—excluding people who have had COVID within the past 3 months or who are fully vaccinated People who have tested positive for COVID within the past 3 months and recovered do not have to quarantine or get tested again as long as they do not develop new symptoms.
People who develop symptoms again within 3 months of their first bout of COVID may need to be tested again if there is no other cause identified for their symptoms. People who have been in close contact with someone who has COVID are not required to quarantine if they have been fully vaccinated against the disease and show no symptoms.
Stay at home except to get medical care. Separate yourself from others. Monitor your symptoms. Wear a mask over your nose and mouth when around others. Cover your coughs and sneezes. Wash your hands often. Clean high-touch surfaces every day. Avoid sharing personal household items.
What is multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children MIS-C? Is at-home specimen collection or testing available? Should I be tested for a current infection? People who have come into close contact with someone with COVID should be tested to check for infection: Fully vaccinated people should be tested 5—7 days after their last exposure.
People who are not fully vaccinated should get tested immediately when they find out they are a close contact. If their test result is negative, they should get tested again 5—7 days after their last exposure or immediately if symptoms develop. People not fully vaccinated with COVID vaccine who have been asked or referred to get testing by their school, workplace, healthcare provider, state , tribal , local external icon , or territorial health department. Learn more.
To maximize protection from the Delta variant and prevent possibly spreading it to others, get vaccinated as soon as you can and wear a mask indoors in public if you are in an area of substantial or high transmission. Updated Nov. Minus Related Pages. While COVID vaccines were developed rapidly, all steps were taken to make sure they are safe and effective: Approach to Development — Scientists have been working for many years to develop vaccines against viruses like the one that causes COVID Clinical Trials — All vaccines in the United States must go through three phases of clinical trials to make sure they are safe and effective.
During the development of COVID vaccines, phases overlapped to speed up the process, but all phases were completed. Authorization or Approval — Before vaccines are available to people, the U. This allowed the vaccines to be quickly distributed to control the pandemic.
Manufacturing and Distribution — The U. This allowed vaccine distribution to begin as soon as FDA authorized each vaccine. Through several monitoring systems , CDC and FDA continue to provide updated information on the safety of these vaccines. Getting Your Vaccine Do I need a booster? Two doses of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine should be given 3 weeks 21 days apart.
Two doses of Moderna vaccine should be given 4 weeks 28 days apart. Currently, a booster shot is not recommended for children less than 18 years old. Do I need to wear a mask and avoid close contact with others if I am fully vaccinated? After you are fully vaccinated for COVID, take these steps to protect yourself and others: In general, you do not need to wear a mask in outdoor settings.
If you are in an area with high numbers of COVID cases , consider wearing a mask in crowded outdoor settings and when you are in close contact with others who are not fully vaccinated. If you have a condition or taking medications that weaken your immune system, you may not be fully protected even if you are fully vaccinated.
You should continue to take all precautions recommended for unvaccinated people, including wearing a well-fitted mask , until advised otherwise by their healthcare provider. If you are fully vaccinated, to maximize protection from the Delta variant and prevent possibly spreading it to others, wear a mask indoors in public if you are in an area of substantial or high transmission.
I was fully vaccinated in another country. How do I transfer my proof of vaccination from that country to get a proof of vaccination card in the United States? To update your records with vaccines you received while outside of the United States, you may: Contact the immunization information system IIS in your state. Am I considered fully vaccinated if I was vaccinated in another country?
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