Zika virus: Govt advises pregnant women to cancel travel
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In view of the outbreak of Zika virus, the government has issued a travel advisory urging pregnant women to defer or cancel their travel to the affected areas, Rajya Sabha was informed.
"The Union Health Ministry has issued travel advisory that pregnant women or women who are trying to become pregnant should defer or cancel their travel to the affected areas," Union Health Minister J P Nadda said.
He said that all pregnant women travelling to the affected countries or areas have been advised to strictly follow personal protective measures, especially during day time, to prevent mosquito bites.
He said that in case they fall sick within two weeks of return from an affected country, they should report to the nearest health facility.
"Advisory has also been issued that pregnant women who have travelled to areas with Zika virus transmission should mention about their travel during pregnancy check-up visits in order to be assessed and monitored appropriately at the health facility," he said.
The Health Minister said that guidelines for integrated vector management to prevent transmission by Aedes mosquito have been issued to all the states.
"The Union Health Ministry has issued travel advisory that pregnant women or women who are trying to become pregnant should defer or cancel their travel to the affected areas," Union Health Minister J P Nadda said.
He said that all pregnant women travelling to the affected countries or areas have been advised to strictly follow personal protective measures, especially during day time, to prevent mosquito bites.
He said that in case they fall sick within two weeks of return from an affected country, they should report to the nearest health facility.
"Advisory has also been issued that pregnant women who have travelled to areas with Zika virus transmission should mention about their travel during pregnancy check-up visits in order to be assessed and monitored appropriately at the health facility," he said.
The Health Minister said that guidelines for integrated vector management to prevent transmission by Aedes mosquito have been issued to all the states.
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