A crucial time for public health preparedness: Zika virus and the 2016 Olympics, Umrah, and Hajj.
Autor(es): Elachola, Habida, Gozzer, Ernesto, Jiatong Zhuo, Memish, Ziad A.
Resumo: The article discusses how to be prepared against Zika virus while participating at several international events including 2016 Rio Olympics, Umrah, and Hajj. It states the need to use personal mosquito bite protection including insect repellents, protective clothing, and long-sleeved shirts. It mentions that health-care providers are encouraged to use travel health visits to emphasize personal protection against mosquito bites and sexual transmission.
Palavras-Chave: Zika Virus Epidemic, Special events, Olympic Games (31st : 2016 : Rio de Janeiro, Brazil), Muslim pilgrims & pilgrimages, Mosquitoes, Diseases, Social aspects, Saudi Arabia, Mecca
Imprenta: Lancet , v. 387, n. 10019, p. 630-632, 2016
Descritores: Zika virus - Repellent ; Zika virus - Sexual ; Zika virus - Epidemic ; Zika virus - Public health
Data de publicação: 2016
