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Should I delay my pregnancy because of the Zika virus?

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Should I delay my pregnancy because of the Zika virus?

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Zika is an emerging pathogen, and experts are still learning about the virus. In this video, infectious disease specialist, Dalilah Restrepo, MD, explains why waiting to get pregnant may be important for those at risk of exposure to the virus.

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