A pregnant woman at 10 weeks' gestation asks about travel to a Zika-endemic area. What is the UK travel advice?...

Question

A pregnant woman at 10 weeks' gestation asks about travel to a Zika-endemic area. What is the UK travel advice?

Accepted Answer

Pregnant women should postpone non-essential travel to areas with active Zika virus transmission due to the risk of congenital Zika syndrome

Answer

Travel is safe with DEET-based insect repellent only

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Zika risk is negligible after the first trimester so travel is safe from 13 weeks

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A Zika vaccine is available and should be given before travel

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No specific advice is needed for pregnant travellers

uk-dtmh MCQ (SBA): Zika Travel Advice for Pregnant Women