The spread of the Zika virus and its possible connection with the birth defect microcephaly have a lot of people concerned, especially women who are pregnant or may become pregnant. Although there are still many unknowns surrounding the mosquito-borne virus, the World Health Organization has published a Q&A with information for women in the context of Zika and microcephaly.
WHO declared the Zika virus and the subsequent birth defect linked to the virus a Public Health Emergency of International Concern earlier this month.
The new Q&A includes answers to questions about how women can protect themselves from a Zika infection, where they should avoid traveling and whether they can breastfeed if they are infected with Zika.
WHO also included links to information and advice for the general public, healthcare providers and policy makers throughout the Q&A.
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