The World Health Organization (WHO) has updated guidance originally published on Feb. 18, 2016 to provide advice on the prevention of sexual transmission of Zika virus. This document is intended to inform the general public, and to be used by healthcare workers and policy makers to provide guidance on appropriate sexual practices in the context of Zika virus. To access the updated guidance, CLICK HERE.
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