Useful facts about Zika Virus and your warm winter getaway…

The rain is here and after a six week cold snap, you may be thinking it’s a good time to get away to some warmer weather.   Warm holiday destinations can mean exposure to mosquito-borne diseases including Zika Virus.  This has been a hot topic for a while now and if you aren’t yet aware, Zika Virus is sexually transmitted.

Last week the Public Health Agency of Canada, as part of their 2017 Zika Virus Awareness Campaign, sent some useful fact sheets about Zika Virus and Zika Virus and Pregnancy.   Have a look at the fact sheets for the latest information about Zika Virus.