Zika guidance for healthcare professionals

Clinical guidelines on the Zika virus infection and pregnancy have been published. The guidance for primary care clinicians has been jointly developed by Public Health England, the RCM, RCOG and Health Protection Scotland.

The guidelines advise that pregnant women should postpone non-essential travel to areas with active Zika transmission until after giving birth. Women should also avoid becoming pregnant while travelling in an area with active Zika virus transmission, and for eight weeks following their return home. The guidelines are regularly updated so healthcare professionals are encouraged to check online, rather than to rely on printed copies.