Zika Virus

Workplace Health Saf. 2016 Aug;64(8):396. doi: 10.1177/2165079916657109. Epub 2016 Jul 13.

Abstract

Zika virus (ZIKV) infections are the latest global public health emergency. Occupational health nurses can protect society by educating workers, women of childbearing age, and others traveling in ZIKV-infected areas about prevention strategies.

Keywords: communicable diseases; disease prevention; emergency response; global occupational health; women’s health.

MeSH terms

  • Aedes / virology
  • Animals
  • Female
  • Global Health / education*
  • Humans
  • Occupational Health Nursing / methods*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnant Women
  • Risk Factors
  • Travel
  • Zika Virus Infection / prevention & control*
  • Zika Virus*