The Zika infection during pregnancy can cause babies severe brain defects including microephaly and is also linked to Gillian-Barre disease in adults. It is recommended that pregnant women, men and women that intend to or may become pregnant, and people with weakened immune systems, do not travel to Zika-infected areas. Some common warm weather destinations unfortunately have Zika-infected mosquitoes, and people who have been infected. Since there are still no vaccines or specific medicines for the Zika virus infection, avoiding mosquito bites and sexual transmission are the recommended precautions. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now offers
phone text updates about the Zika Virus so you can be aware, as you plan your travel. Text the word PLAN to 855-255-5606 to receive Zika updates from the CDC about your destination. As of today there are nearly 3,000 pregnant women in the U.S. and its Territories with lab evidence of possible Zika virus. Pegalis & Erickson, LLC keeps Zika information updated on our
Patient Safety page. If you have any concerns for your pregnancy, loved ones, or your baby, please talk to your doctor about all preventative measures.
