10 country where you are exposed to contact zika virus
PUERTO RICO DECLARES END TO ITS EPIDEMIC OF ZIKA
This week, Puerto Rico ended the epidemic of the zika virus that lashed the island since 2016, after the presence of the virus has been reduced below the technical minimum established by medical authorities.
The director of the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said in a statement: "We are pleased that the peak of the outbreak of the zika virus in Puerto Rico has come to an end; However, we can not lower our guard. "
Undoubtedly, educating ourselves on the prevalence of this scourge and having correct prevention practices in mind are key to moving to any other place where the incidence of cases is closely followed.
Below we present the places in the world where the incidence of zika still needs to be taken into account.
INDONESIA
According to the CDC, Indonesia is under a high level of zika so they require every tourist or visitor to have routine vaccines, among others specifically.
According to the CDC, Indonesia is under a high level of zika so they require every tourist or visitor to have routine vaccines, among others specifically.
MEXICO
The CDC has cataloged Mexico in Alert Level 2 so they have not had to take drastic measures. Residents have been advised to protect themselves from mosquitoes to level the virus.
The CDC has cataloged Mexico in Alert Level 2 so they have not had to take drastic measures. Residents have been advised to protect themselves from mosquitoes to level the virus.
CUBA
Like Mexico, the Caribbean island is not at a level that requires drastic measures. However, the government advises citizens to protect themselves against mosquitoes in order to avoid an epidemic.
PHILIPPINES
The Philippines is undergoing an outbreak of zika, so authorities recommend its residents and visitors routine vaccines, including hepatitis A and typhoid fever.
The Philippines is undergoing an outbreak of zika, so authorities recommend its residents and visitors routine vaccines, including hepatitis A and typhoid fever.
KENYA
The CDC recommends pregnant women not to travel to this nation because of the zika outbreak. Like the other countries that are going through this outbreak, they recommend having routine vaccines, as well as hepatitis A and typhoid fever.
The CDC recommends pregnant women not to travel to this nation because of the zika outbreak. Like the other countries that are going through this outbreak, they recommend having routine vaccines, as well as hepatitis A and typhoid fever.
BRAZIL
The CDC places Brazil in Alert Level 2, as the spread of the virus has been reduced.
The CDC places Brazil in Alert Level 2, as the spread of the virus has been reduced.
ARGENTINA
Argentina continues to have a significant outbreak of zika, but has not reached extreme levels.
Argentina continues to have a significant outbreak of zika, but has not reached extreme levels.
The CDC recommends pregnant women not to travel to the country and protect themselves from mosquitoes as the virus can be transmitted to the fetus.
FLORIDA
In the state of Florida, the Zika virus level is not significant. However, the government encourages its residents to take precautions against mosquitoes.
In the state of Florida, the Zika virus level is not significant. However, the government encourages its residents to take precautions against mosquitoes.
INDIA
Like several of the previous countries, India has a significant outbreak of zika, but not to such high levels for the time being. The CDC recommends visiting the country by having the routine vaccines, including hepatitis A and typhoid fever.
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Like several of the previous countries, India has a significant outbreak of zika, but not to such high levels for the time being. The CDC recommends visiting the country by having the routine vaccines, including hepatitis A and typhoid fever.
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