Nov 23, 2023
Rising Zika Virus Cases in Phuket Prompt Health Office Warning
Phuket's Provincial Health Office has issued a warning about increasing Zika virus cases, particularly in Rawai. The virus is primarily transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes and poses a significant risk to pregnant women as it can lead to complications during pregnancy and babies being born with microcephaly. There is currently no specific vaccine for Zika fever, and prevention methods include avoiding mosquito bites and eliminating mosquito breeding grounds.