Can I have information regarding her countries and Zika and the risks to the fetus. Thank you!

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Hello, We are thinking of going on a trip in April and the places we are looking at are Mexico (Cancun probably), the Dominican Republic (Punta Cana) or a cruise from Florida to the Caribbean. However, we are trying for a baby so I may be pregnant by then.

Naji-tom Samaha · Accepted Answer

Hello ma'am, thank you for your question! As of today, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (commonly known as CDC) reports that there is currently no active Zika outbreak reported in the Dominican Republic and countries in the region. However, the risk cannot be considered zero , considering the presence of mosquitoes that can potentially carry the disease and the possible delays in reporting cases to the country. The CDC recommends constant chemical and physical protection from mosquitoes (including a net around the bed at night) during travel and for 3 weeks afterward . If you are going with your partner, it is recommended that you wait 3 months before engaging in unprotected sex, even if they do not have symptoms . Here are the sources: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/dominican-republic?s_cid=ncezid-dgmq-travel-single-001 https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/diseases/zika Sincerely, Tom Samaha, pharmacist