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If you are thinking of having a baby and have been to a country affected by Zika, see your GP for advice even if you haven’t been unwell. It is recommended that you wait at least six months before trying to conceive if you have felt unwell while visiting a country affected by Zika or within two weeks of returning home.

Even if you haven’t been unwell, it is recommended that you wait at least 28 days before trying to conceive after visiting a country where there has been a Zika outbreak.