Publications by authors named "Elizabeth Pantino McClune"
Zika Virus -10 Public Health Achievements in 2016 and Future Priorities.
MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep
January 2017
Article Synopsis
- The Zika virus outbreak in the Americas prompted the CDC to activate its Emergency Operations Center on January 22, 2016, and led the WHO to declare a Public Health Emergency on February 1, 2016.
- Public health agencies globally united to protect pregnant women and disseminate information about Zika virus, emphasizing the importance of collaboration among researchers and clinicians.
- Key strategies for safeguarding pregnant women from Zika include controlling mosquito populations, promoting safe sexual practices, and improving access to effective contraception.