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star this property date less than 2016-02-02more like thismore than 2016-02-02
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Department of Health more like this
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star this property hansard heading Zika Virus more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government how and when they intend to introduce and implement a comprehensive plan in relation to the Zika virus to (1) inform fully the British public about that virus, (2) advise on travel to Central and South America in the light of that virus' prevalence in that region, and (3) clarify all known means of transmission of that virus. more like this
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Lord Maginnis of Drumglass more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2016-02-11more like thismore than 2016-02-11
star this property answer text <p>Public Health England (PHE) and the National Travel Health Network and Centre have issued travel advice to people who may be travelling to the affected countries, particularly pregnant women and provided information for the general public through the NHS Choices website.</p><p> </p><p>PHE has been working with appropriate professional groups to develop information and guidance on Zika for clinicians. They have worked in partnership with the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) to develop specifically targeted at primary care which is available on the PHE website and has been cascaded by the RCGP. A copy of this guidance is attached.</p><p> </p><p>PHE have also issued a Central Alerting System update alert letter to clinicians, which includes specific information and guidance about Zika virus and pregnancy and general guidance on Zika virus and travel. A copy of this is attached.</p><p> </p><p>Although some evidence of sexual transmission exists and there is the possibility that blood transfusions may be able to transmit the virus this will be very rare. Transmission from mother to fetus via the placenta is also possible. If a person acquires Zika abroad and becomes ill on their return to the United Kingdom, mosquito-borne transmission will not occur as the mosquito is not present in the UK.</p><p> </p><p>Information on these issues is available on the PHE website. The Government continues to monitor this situation very closely and will continue to take action as appropriate.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p>
star this property answering member printed Lord Prior of Brampton more like this
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star this property file name Zika_virus_guidance_for_primary_care_February_2016_FINAL.pdf more like this
star this property title Guidance for clinicians more like this
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star this property file name Final CAS alert letter Zika with updated annex (1).pdf more like this
star this property title Central Alert System letter to clinicians more like this
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less than 2016-02-11T17:45:04.227Zmore like thismore than 2016-02-11T17:45:04.227Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Prior of Brampton more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Maginnis of Drumglass more like this