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My husband and i are traveling to aruba and are getting tested for zika when we get back. if our tests are negative when is it safe to get pregnant ?

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Conception: People who have traveled to Zika infected areas but do not have active signs of tge disease are advised to delay pregnancy for at least eight weeks to minimize their risk of fetal exposure.

Answered 8/14/2017

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