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Zika Virus and Birth Defects: Pregnant Women Urged to Avoid Affected Areas

Pregnant women should avoid nonessential travel to Zika-affected areas due to the link to birth defects from infection with the virus.

Written by: Heather Johnson

Published on: January 29, 2016

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