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Monitoring and care for babies born to mothers with zika during pregnancy
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August 7, 2018

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Description:From birth to 24 months and beyond, there are a number of tests that should be conducted on babies born to mothers with Zika during pregnancy: • Well-Baby Exam with Comprehensive Physical Exam including Head Measurement • Hearing Exam (Automated Auditory Brainstem Response) • Zika Virus Lab Test • Eye Exam by an Eye Doctor • Brain Imaging • Well-Baby Exam with Age-Appropriate Developmental Screening using a Validated Tool AT BIRTH (2-5 days) Well-Baby Exam with Comprehensive Physical Exam including Head Measurement, Hearing Exam (Automated Auditory Brainstem Response), Zika Virus Lab Test BY 1 MONTH OLD Eye Exam by an Eye Doctor, Hearing Exam (Automated Auditory Brainstem Response) if not performed at birth, Brain Imaging, Well-Baby Exam with Comprehensive Physical Exam including Head Measurement 2, 4, and 6 MONTHS Well-Baby Exam with Comprehensive Physical Exam including Head Measurement 9 MONTHS Well-Baby Exam with Age-Appropriate Developmental Screening using a Validated Tool 12 and 15 MONTHS Well-Baby Exam with Comprehensive Physical Exam including Head Measurement 18 MONTHS Well-Baby Exam with Age-Appropriate Developmental Screening using a Validated Tool 24 MONTHS and beyond Well-Baby Exam with Comprehensive Physical Exam including Head Measurement Babies should have a doctor’s visit at each time point above and receive the indicated care. If problems are observed at any point, babies may be referred to specialists as clinically indicated. SOURCES: Bright Futures Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care; Interim Guidance for the Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Management of Infants with Possible Congenital Zika Virus Infection—United States, October 2017. vs-0718-Zika-Terrtories-infographic-1185-3.png
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