Vector-Borne Illnesses and Travel in Pregnancy

With warmer temperatures and increased seasonal travel, people are spending more time outdoors and making travel plans. In warmer climates and during the warmer seasons, biting insects are more active and may carry diseases that pose significant maternal and fetal risks. This webinar will provide practical knowledge and guidance on vector-borne illnesses, diagnostic testing and surveillance guidelines, and counseling strategies to support your conversations with your patients on staying safe while traveling during pregnancy.

Learning objectives: 

• • Describe the epidemiology of vector-borne illnesses, including national and global burden of diseases
  • Recognize the signs and symptoms of vector-borne illnesses
  • Diagnose and manage cases of vector-borne illnesses
  • Identify resources for case reporting and outbreak alerts

• • Understand the global health impacts of vector-borne illnesses

• • Communicate practical advice for travel during pregnancy, including illness prevention strategies

• • Identify helpful clinician and patient resources

SMFM designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.