Guidance Regarding Zika, Dengue and Chikungunya Viruses

U.S. Department of Defense. 02/03/2016This two-page document contains information about the potential for transfusion-transmitted Zika infection, and recommends facilitating donor self-deferral of 28 days after travel to Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America and South America. It also provides educational post-donation information materials and recommendations for use by blood collection organizations relevant to Zika, dengue, and chikungunya viruses, and provides recommended actions to be taken by the collection facility in response to post-donation information reports. (PDF)

Source: Disaster Lit: Resource Guide for Disaster Medicine and Public Health - March 13, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: The U.S. National Library of Medicine Source Type: news