AAP/CDC April Emerging Threats Newsletter

Click HERE to download the full newsletter. Newsletter highlights: Rise in Congenital Syphilis: Rates are increasing across the U.S. Transmission occurs from mother to baby during pregnancy or delivery; without early testing and treatment, it leads to severe health complications. Significant Gaps in Care: Recent CDC data reveals that 33% of high-risk infants do not receive a full treatment course, … Read More

AAP/CDC March Emerging Threats Newsletter

CLICK HERE or SCAN the QR code below to read the newsletter: https://www.p2pusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Emerging-Threats-March-2026.pdf The March 2026 Emerging Threats Newsletter focuses on protecting infants and children from infectious diseases and supporting families with disabilities. Here is a quick breakdown of what is included: Congenital CMV (cCMV) Updates: cCMV is a leading cause of birth defects, often leading to hearing loss or … Read More

Emerging Threats: AAP February Newsletter

This edition of the Emerging Threats Newsletter highlights ongoing progress within the Emerging Threats Partnership Project as teams collaborate with state and local partners to address congenital CMV, congenital syphilis, and perinatal hepatitis C. The issue features updates on expanded congenital CMV surveillance supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, new clinical resources from the American Academy of … Read More

Protecting Infants and Children: Emerging Health Threats Resource

Emerging Threats Resources

American Academy of Pediatrics State Chapters and Surveillance for Emerging Threats to Mothers and Babies (SET-NET) teams, along with Parent to Parent USA, have partnered to develop education materials to increase understanding and prevention efforts regarding emerging health threats to infants and children. This March 2025 resource guide covers critical health issues including measles, congenital syphilis, cytomegalovirus (CMV), and dengue. … Read More

Building a System of Care to Support Families During Emerging Public Health Threats

Families are the driving force for the system of care.

At Parent to Parent USA, we’re always looking for opportunities to contribute to initiatives that support families of children with disabilities or special health care needs. Recently, we had the chance to provide input as part of an American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) initiative to design a visual representation of an effective system of care. This tool, developed in collaboration … Read More