Zika Virus Resources

The clinical and epidemiologic information about Zika Virus is rapidly evolving. Below you will find a list of websites and resources with the most up-to-date information regarding the infection. Texas Department of State Health ServicesWebinar: The Department of State Health Services has prepared a recorded webinar on the Zika Virus Disease by Dr. John Hellerstedt, DSHS Commissioner. The presentation includes information relevant to Texas providers on Zika incidence, distribution of the disease, modes of transmission, strategies to prevent transmission, and symptoms. The webinar is available at the following link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/8161720267219366915Toolkit: The Texas Department of State Health Services has developed a Zika Communications Toolkit. The Toolkit includes a variety of both English and Spanish free materials, including fact sheets, posters and push cards for all Texans, pregnant women, travelers and people who work outdoors. Materials are available for download on the Texas Zika website at www.texaszika.orgCenters for Disease Control and Prevention The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provide frequent updates regarding Zika virus infections. Zika Virus Diseasehttp://www.cdc.gov/zika/about/index.htmlZika Guidance for Healthcare Providershttp://www.cdc.gov/zika/hc-providers/index.htmlZika Virus Information for Pregnant Womenhttp://www.cdc.gov/zika/pregnancy/index.htmlZika Travel Informationhttp://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/zika-travel-informationZika Virus locationshttp://www.cdc.gov/zika/geo/index.htmlZika Transmissionhttp://www.cdc.gov/zika/transmission/index.htmlControlling Mosquitoeshttp://www.cdc.gov/zika/prevention/controlling-mosquitoes-at-home.htmlAmerican Medical Association The AMA will update this resource center regularly to provide information to the public, physicians and other health care workers as they seek to learn more. Website: http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/physician-resources/public-health/zika-resource-center.pageAmerican College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Website: http://immunizationforwomen.org/providers/Zika-Virus-UpdatesSociety for Maternal Fetal Medicine Website: https://www.smfm.org/education/zikaAmerican Academy of Pediatrics Website: https://www.aap.org/en-us/advocacy-and-policy/aap-health-initiatives/Children-and-Disasters/Pages/ZikaVirus.aspx