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Is there Zika in Seychelles?

There is no case of Zika virus reported in Seychelles. However you have to take precautions in order not to be bitten by mosquitoes so an insect repelent with 50% deet is a must.



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CDC recommends you take special precautions if you are pregnant to protect yourself from Zika virus infection. Because Zika during pregnancy can cause severe birth defects, if you are pregnant, you should not travel to areas with Zika outbreaks (as indicated by red areas on the Zika map).

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In 18 countries in the European Region (in order of likelihood (highest to lowest): France, Italy, Malta, Croatia, Israel, Spain, Monaco, San Marino, Turkey, Greece, Switzerland, Bulgaria, Romania, Slovenia, Georgia, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro) there is a moderate likelihood of local Zika virus ...

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Areas with malaria: None. Drug resistance: Not applicable.

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Malaria prophylaxis will be required for some parts of The Seychelles at certain times of year. There is no malaria vaccine, but there are anti-malaria drugs that should be taken before, during and after travelling to certain at-risk countries.

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Among pregnancies with confirmed Zika virus infection, Zika-associated birth defects were reported with exposures throughout pregnancy but were more prevalent among infants born to mothers with exposure early in pregnancy.

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CDC recommends women and men diagnosed with Zika or who have possible exposure to Zika through sex or travel wait before trying to conceive. For couples traveling together or a man traveling without his partner: Wait at least 3 months after return or start of symptoms.

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