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RIVM warns travelers about Zika virus

RIVM warns travelers about Zika virus

You hear a lot less about the Zika virus than right after it broke out. The international emergency has been lifted for some time by the World Health Situation. Still, it is important to stay alert, is the message from RIVM.

Pregnant women who want to travel to a country with an increased risk of contracting the Zika virus are advised to postpone the trip until after pregnancy. If you have been to a country where the Zika virus occurs, it is advised not to try to get pregnant for two months after your trip.