Puerto Rico — Vax-Before-Travel

Puerto Rico

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

May 29

4 min read

Only One US Territory Reported Zika Cases in 2020

Puerto Rico has confirmed locally acquired Zika cases

pregnant on beach

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Apr 11

5 min read

‘No Sail Order’ Extended

Cruise ship operators are not allowed to disembark travelers at US ports or stations unless directed by the Coast Guard

cruise liner at open sea at sunset

Coronavirus 2019-nCoV

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Nov 29

5 min read

Zika-Exposed Children Challenged with Motor Developmental Delays

Congenital Zika Syndrome characterized by microcephaly and central nervous system abnormalities

dad holding the hand of his toddler

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Oct 29

5 min read

Zika Infection Reduced Infant Receptive-Language Skills

Puerto Rican infants cognitive development reported impaired by Zika virus infection

little baby hand on the blanket

Fact checked by Danielle Reiter, RN

Oct 20

4 min read

A Small Molecule May Block Zika Virus Infections

DGP antiviral may inhibit Zika and other flaviviruses infections in humans

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