New Brunswickers are advised to consult with their health-care providers before travelling to Central and South America and the Caribbean, due to a recent outbreak of the Zika virus.
In the advisory from Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jennifer Russell, pregnant women may be especially at risk for contracting the virus and it could lead to birth defects.
The virus is an infection that spreads to humans when they are bitten by an infected mosquito.
Symptoms can include fever, headache, pink eye, rash, and joint and muscle pain.
Most people experience mild illness that lasts a few days.
