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The St Kitts and Nevis Ministry of Health has confirmed the first locally acquired cases of Zika virus infection (ZIKV). Three serum samples tested on 11 September 2016 were confirmed positive for ZIKV. These positive results are the Federation’s first confirmed cases of ZIKV in the local population.
For the purpose of advising travellers St Kitts and Nevis has been categorised as a High risk.
All Travellers
Until the link between ZIKV and adverse pregnancy outcomes has been fully clarified pregnant women should:
They should be:
Use contraception and condoms during travel and for 8 weeks afterwards to avoid the risk of ZIKV in an unplanned pregnancy and prevent sexual transmission.
Specific recommendations for other travellers
Including women at risk of becoming pregnant, planning pregnancy, and their male partners. Further information and more detailed advice can be found on the TRAVAX ZIKV Infection page
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