Review the Public Health Guidelines on Zika Virus here: Public Health Guidelines
Advice for mothers wishing to store cord blood at risk of Zika Virus:
Obligatory must not donate if:
- a) A mother has been diagnosed with chikungunya, dengue or Zika Virus infection whilst in an endemic area or following her return to the UK during this pregnancy. OR PARTICULAR PARTNER COUNTRY
- b) A mother has either had a history of symptoms suggestive of chikungunya dengue or Zika Virus infection whilst in an endemic area or following her return to the UK during this pregnancy. OR PARTICULAR PARTNER COUNTRY
- c) In other cases it is less than four weeks from a mother’s return from a Tropical Virus Risk endemic area.
Source: UK National Blood Service
Smart Cells recommend that you speak to your GP if you have any concerns regarding Zika Virus.
