TX Travel risk?

MsNielsen801 · September 2016

Hi, all,

I'm 7 weeks pregnant, & in about 2.5 weeks my dear friend is getting married in Austin TX. I've been following the news, & it's a place that's receiving a lot of attention for being a likely Zika zone for local transmission. As of now we have refundable plane tix, but this decision is hanging over my head.

My doctor understands my concerns (& basically was like "Just don't go outside", but it's an outdoor wedding, of course) but she hasn't offered a strong recommendation either way.

Am am I just being paranoid?
I'd love to hear from you all, but would be especially interested in input from TX mamas!

allthingscozy · September 2016

I don't think so and if your dr wanted you to stay indoors and the wedding is outdoors it may be time to reconsider the wedding as hard as it is.

But not being from Texas I can't offer the best picture of what it's really like there. Best of luck in your decision.

splsmama2016 · September 2016

Zika has not been found as a transmission zone in Austin. I have family there and just spoke to them today regarding Christmas travel plans out there. Bring DEET and just make smart choices.

FemShep · September 2016

You're being paranoid. Zika cases have not been transmitted locally in Austin. Go, enjoy the wedding, and wear bug repellant.

joyful08 · September 2016

Another example of misinformation. Please check a credible site for Zika information as there are a ton of false info sites.

smallanimal · September 2016

I wouldn't go. I know the wedding is important to you but your friend will understand. We don't know enough about that virus yet, I would not risk it. But whatever you decide to do, best of luck and if you go, I will be praying that it was needless worry!!!!

mrszoess · September 2016

the news also said the northeast would be a zone for Zika this summer. it's mid September and nothing happened...

adirat · September 2016

Hi! I was just visiting Austin last weekend so I researched the Zika situation in advance. There have been ZERO cases of local transmission in Texas (or anywhere in the US outside of Florida). While the species of mosquito does live in Austin, none have tested positive for Zika. If you are concerned, you can wear bug spray (which is pregnancy safe) but it really isn't something to worry about at all. Public health officials there aren't concerned and you shouldn't worry. Enjoy the wedding

Magheeta · September 2016

I live in TX and there are no cases from local transmission. Bring some bug spray, and you'll be just fine. It's gorgeous down here this time of year, so try not to miss out!

harperk555 · September 2016

Odd...I live in Austin and there are no known cases of Zika here. My doc even told me today at our first ultrasound there is no risk or worry in the area...

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