Patch : declared in Baby With Zika-Related Microcephaly In San Diego County Prompts Travel Advisory

SAN DIEGO, CA — The recent birth of a baby in San Diego County who has the birth defect microcephaly, has prompted the County of San Diego Communications Office to urge pregnant women, women who could become pregnant and couples considering pregnancy to avoid traveling to areas with known Zika transmission. Pregnant women and women who are breastfeeding should use an EPA-registered insect repellent according to the product label. According to a press release, the mother had been infected with the Zika virus while traveling in a foreign country where the virus is common. If using sunscreen and insect repellent, apply sunscreen first and then the repellent. According to the HHSA Zika website, there have been 87 travel-associated cases of Zika infection among San Diego County residents as of March 24; no local mosquito transmitted cases of Zika have occurred in California.

First Zika-related birth defect in San Diego County reported

The birth was reported by City News Service last week after it was made known in county health documents. SAN DIEGO (CNS) - County health officials Tuesday reiterated an advisory for pregnant women to avoid traveling to areas where the mosquito-borne Zika virus is present, following disclosure of the first birth in the San Diego area of a baby suffering from the related birth defect known as microcephaly. As of March 24, the HHSA has confirmed 87 travel-associated cases of Zika infection among San Diego County residents, but all were travel-related. The county Health and Human Services Agency reported that the mother was infected with the Zika virus while traveling in a country where the illness is common. According to health officials, the Zika virus affects prenatal brain development.


The infant marks the first born in San Diego County with microcephaly associated with the Zika virus. San Diego County officials are renewing their warnings for pregnant women, women who could be pregnant and those considering pregnancy to avoid traveling to known Zika transmission areas after a baby with severe birth defects connected to the virus was born in San Diego County. The mother contracted the Zika virus while traveling in a foreign country where the virus is common. NBC 7's Monica Dean facebook/" target="_blank">shares the story of a San Diego family whose child is living with Microcephaly. Pregnant women and women who are breastfeeding should use an EPA-registered insect repellent.


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