Click HERE to download the full newsletter. Newsletter highlights: Rise in Perinatal Hepatitis C: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections are increasing among infants and children. Perinatal transmission (mother to child during pregnancy or delivery) is the most common route for children, potentially leading to severe complications like liver cirrhosis and liver cancer. Gaps in Pediatric HCV Testing: A study published … 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
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