Journal article
Zika Virus-10 Public Health Achievements in 2016 and Future Priorities
MMWR. Morbidity and mortality weekly report, Vol.65(52), pp.1482-1488
01/06/2017
DOI: 10.15585/mmwr.mm6552e1
PMID: 28056005
Abstract
Summary
What is already known about this topic?
The introduction of Zika virus into the Region of the Americas and the subsequent increase in cases of congenital microcephaly resulted in activation of CDC’s Emergency Operations Center and the declaration of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern by the World Health Organization. As of December 15, 2016, 61 countries and territories have reported local Zika virus transmission as part of the current outbreak; 29 countries and territories have reported potential cases of congenital Zika syndrome.
What is added by this report?
CDC’s emergency response to Zika virus rapidly addressed many acute public health needs associated with the outbreak and developed new public health surveillance and infection control tools, including issuing travel and clinical guidance; identifying sexual transmission; monitoring blood safety; developing and distributing laboratory test kits; establishing the causal link between in utero infection and congenital Zika syndrome and assessing the range of outcomes and the magnitude of risk; improving access to contraception to prevent unintended pregnancies; implementing vector control strategies; and improving the understanding of the link between and Zika virus infection and other neurological illnesses.
What are the implications for public health practice?
To protect pregnant women and their fetuses and infants from the effects of Zika virus infection during pregnancy, public health activities must focus on preventing mosquito-borne transmission through vector control and personal protective practices, preventing sexual transmission by advising abstention from sex or consistent and correct use of condoms, and preventing unintended pregnancies by reducing barriers to access to highly effective reversible contraception. Collectively, these critical strategies can reduce the effect of the virus on infants, families, and communities.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Zika Virus-10 Public Health Achievements in 2016 and Future Priorities
- Creators
- Nadia L. Oussayef - Hyattsville Community Development CorporationSatish K. Pillai - Hyattsville Community Development CorporationMargaret A. Honein - Hyattsville Community Development CorporationC Ben Beard - CDC, Atlanta, GA 30333 USABeth Bell - Hyattsville Community Development CorporationColeen A. Boyle - Hyattsville Community Development CorporationLars M. Eisen - Hyattsville Community Development CorporationKatrin Kohl - Hyattsville Community Development CorporationMatthew J. Kuehnert - Hyattsville Community Development CorporationEva Lathrop - Hyattsville Community Development CorporationStacey W. Martin - Hyattsville Community Development CorporationRebecca Martin - Hyattsville Community Development CorporationJanet C. McAllister - Hyattsville Community Development CorporationElizabeth Pantino McClune - Hyattsville Community Development CorporationPaul Mead - Hyattsville Community Development CorporationDana Meaney-Delman - Hyattsville Community Development CorporationBrett Petersen - Hyattsville Community Development CorporationLyle R. Petersen - Hyattsville Community Development CorporationKara N. D. Polen - CDC, Atlanta, GA 30333 USAAnn M. Powers - Hyattsville Community Development CorporationStephen C. Redd - Hyattsville Community Development CorporationJames J. Sejvar - Hyattsville Community Development CorporationTyler Sharp - Hyattsville Community Development CorporationJulie Villanueva - Hyattsville Community Development CorporationDenise J. Jamieson - Hyattsville Community Development Corporation
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- MMWR. Morbidity and mortality weekly report, Vol.65(52), pp.1482-1488
- Publisher
- Centers Disease Control & Prevention
- DOI
- 10.15585/mmwr.mm6552e1
- PMID
- 28056005
- ISSN
- 0149-2195
- eISSN
- 1545-861X
- Number of pages
- 7
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 01/06/2017
- Academic Unit
- Obstetrics and Gynecology; VPMA - Administration
- Record Identifier
- 9984446533702771
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