This sheet is about exposures that might be present for a dentist, dental assistant, or dental hygienist in a dental office setting. It also suggests some resources available to help create a safe work environment. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare providers and occupational safety officers. What types of hazards might be at my workplace? Some of the potential workplace hazards that dental workers might face include: Infectious …
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Zika Virus
This sheet is about exposure to the Zika virus in pregnancy or while breastfeeding. This information is based on published research studies. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is Zika? How do people get it? Zika is a virus that is usually spread by infected mosquitoes. Not all mosquitoes carry the Zika virus, and not every person bitten by an infected mosquito will get Zika. Other ways people can get Zika include sexual contact …
Oropouche Virus Disease
This sheet is about having Oropouche virus disease in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information is based on available published literature. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is Oropouche? Oropouche is a virus that is usually spread through the bite of an infected biting midge (small fly). While less common, the virus could also be spread by infected mosquitos. When a person is infected with Oropouche virus, it can cause an …
H5N1 Flu
This sheet is about having H5N1 flu in a pregnancy or while breastfeeding. This information is based on available published literature. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is H5N1 flu? The flu (influenza) is an infection of the respiratory (breathing) tract. The flu is caused by a group of viruses called influenza virus. H5N1 flu is caused by an avian (bird) influenza virus primarily found in wild birds, poultry, and U.S. dairy …
