Fwd: Emergency Committee on Zika virus

[Professor Ramon Shaban, ACIPC President]

Colleagues

For your information.

Kind regards,
Ramon

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*Professor Ramon Z ShabanPRESIDENT*

Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control

GPO Box 3254, Brisbane Qld 4001

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Second Emergency Committee on Zika virus and potential complications
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*Emergency Committee Recommendations on Zika virus*
Since the Emergency Committee on Zika virus first met on 1 February,
substantial new research has strengthened the association between Zika
infection and the occurrence of fetal malformations and neurological
disorders. Evidence also suggests that sexual transmission of the virus is
more common than previously assumed.

Based on these findings the Emergency Committee made new recommendations

that include:

– Scaling-up research and development
,
surveillance
,
vector control
,
clinical care

and community engagement

;
– Advice for pregnant women not to travel to areas of ongoing Zika virus
outbreaks; and
– Advice for pregnant women, whose sexual partners live in or travel to
areas with Zika virus outbreaks, to use safe sexual practices or abstain
from sex for the duration of their pregnancy.Full information for
travellers

– Read all of the Emergency Committee’s recommendations

– Listen to the full press briefing

on the Second Zika Emergency Committee

More on Zika virus and related complications

Infographics

Q&A: Zika virus

Situation report

Avoid mosquitos to avoid Zika virus. People catch Zika virus by being
bitten by an Aedes mosquito. Watch the video to learn how to protect
yourself by reducing breeding sites; using insect repellent regularly;
wearing clothes light-coloured clothes that cover the whole body; and using
physical barriers such as window screens, closed doors and windows.
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