Safety Flash
The Zika virus
The Zika virus
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 06/16
- Occupational Health
- Journey management
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Summary
This safety flash describes Zika symptoms, mosquito transmission and affected regions. It outlines precautions for travellers, including covering clothing, insect repellent and mosquito nets, alongside medical consultation and health monitoring after return. It also discusses reconsidering travel during pregnancy and reducing mosquito breeding through water-container and gutter maintenance.
Classifications: Journey management.
Summary
The alert explains Zika transmission, symptoms and precautions for travellers visiting areas with mosquito-borne infection.
IMCA SF 06/16. Themes: occupational health.