View the most up-to-date information on the Zika Virus:
Added February 16, 2016
CDC’s Embeddable Zika Virus Microsite
The CDC has developed a collection of Zika Virus information. This collection, called a microsite, can supplement websites with CDC’s up-to-date, evidence-based content. The Zika Virus Microsite is automatically updated on websites in real time as CDC updates existing Zika web pages. The CDC is available 24/7, and with this Zika Virus Microsite, staying current is made easy and maintenance-free.
Preview and Grab the Embed Code for CDC’s Zika Virus Microsite!
Added February 16, 2016
Recent Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity Call: Zika Virus — What Clinicians Need to Know
During this COCA Call on on January 26, 2016, clinicians learned about clinical manifestations, management, and prevention of Zika virus disease. CDC recommendations for diagnostic testing, pregnant women, and evaluation of infants with microcephaly were also discussed.
Access recorded call materials including slides, audio, and transcript.
Get the latest information from the CDC Zika Virus Website
Added February 8, 2016
ZIKA Virus - What Clinicians Need to Know
During this call, participants learned about the epidemiology and clinical manifestation of Zika virus disease and how early recognition and reporting of suspected cases can mitigate the risk of local transmission.
Get the Audio/FREE CE from January 29 call.
Added January 28, 2016
WHO to convene an International Health Regulations Emergency Committee on Zika virus and observed increase in neurological disorders and neonatal malformations
WHO Director-General, Margaret Chan, will convene an International Health Regulations Emergency Committee on Zika virus and observed increase in neurological disorders and neonatal malformations.
Read more about this important news announcement from the WHO.
Added January 25, 2016
The CDC has expanded its Zika travel warning to 8 additional regions.
On January 22, 2016, the CDC activated its emergency operations center (EOC) to better coordinate response to the Zika virus.
It also expanded its related travel warning to eight more regions. Read more about it.
In addition, Dr. Barton Schmitt commented on the January 22 release for the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing:
"I think these are the 2 important pieces of information from the CDC report:
Testing: There is no commercially available test for Zika virus. Testing for Zika virus infection is performed at CDC and several state health departments. Health care providers should contact their state or local health department to facilitate testing and for assistance with interpreting results (4).
In a pregnant woman with laboratory evidence of Zika virus in serum or amniotic fluid, serial ultrasounds should be considered to monitor fetal anatomy and growth every 3–4 weeks. Referral to a maternal-fetal medicine or infectious disease specialist with expertise in pregnancy management is recommended."
Get the latest information from the CDC Zika Virus Website
Added January 15, 2016
The CDC announced on 1/15/16 a travel alert warning pregnant women in any trimester to consider postponing travel to 14 countries and territories where mosquitos are spreading the Zika virus.
The countries include: Brazil, Colombia, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatamela, Haiti, Honduras, Martinique, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Suriname, Venezuela, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
Viral infection in pregnant women has been associated with microcephaly in infants.
