Zika Virus: An Update for Obstetric and Neonatal Providers and the Birth Facility Team

The New York State Department of Health is offering a series of Zika virus webinars during the month of September.  These webinars are open to all interested medical professionals inside or outside of the state at no charge.  Those who wish to participate must register for each individual session.  

Additional information can be found here.

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Options IX for the Control of Influenza is the event held every three years that highlights the best in influenza science and research from institutions all over the world. Leading researchers and specialists in the field of respiratory virus diseases will converge in Chicago August 24-28, 2016 for four and a half days of learning, exchange of ideas, collaboration and networking. 

The Options IX scientific program has been organized by three Scientific Advisory Committee Work Groups on Clinical Science, Public Health, and Virology and Pathogenesis. The program covers every aspect of influenza – from clinical studies and epidemiology to treating and preventing influenza in unique populations. Science sessions are prepared and moderated by world-renowned faculty discussing controversies in the field, complications of influenza, new therapies, and more.

Webinar Summary:
This webinar explores the unique challenges that the Zika virus presents as an emerging disease. Transmission primarily occurs through a mosquito bite, but there are reported cases of sexual transmission, and it is possible that solid organ donation could lead to transmission as well.

After viewing the webinar, you will be able to:

• Recognize risk factors for Zika transmission
• Describe guidelines related to the potential for Zika transmission in transplantation
• Locate resources for up to date information and strategies for the Zika virus