Public Health England Updates Zika Guidance

Posted 15 August 2016

Date: 15 Aug 2016

Type: FSRH News and Information

Author: FSRH Policy Team

Public Health England has published its updated guidance on Zika in collaboration with the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, the Royal College of Midwives, Health Protection Scotland and NHS Services Scotland.

The updated guidance takes the form of a flow chart algorithm. It is intended to support healthcare professionals when assessing pregnant women with a history of travel during pregnancy to areas with active Zika transmission.

 

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