American Academy of Pediatrics State Chapters and Surveillance for Emerging Threats to Mothers and Babies (SET-NET) teams from Arizona, Iowa, Maryland, Texas and Washington partnered to develop education materials to increase understanding and prevention efforts regarding emerging health threats to infants and children.
Emerging threats might be infections, diseases, exposure to substances, risky medications and other threats. Sometimes threats emerge and then resurface later for unknown reasons. Emerging threats can include other scenarios not yet known.
Explore the infographics, social media posts and handouts below. Download and share them with pediatricians, health care professionals, families and communities. Most of the files can be customized for use in your state. Contact Us below to request the editable files.
COVID-19
Individuals who are pregnant are at an increased risk for complications from COVID-19 that can impact them and their developing baby. The CDC recommends that people who are pregnant, trying to become pregnant or might become pregnant in the future stay up to date, and receive the latest COVID-19 vaccine.
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For Consumers
Information and resources to share with individuals, families and communities regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and pregnancy.
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For Providers
Download resources to promote COVID-19 vaccination amongst pregnant people, as well as tips to talk to pregnant people about receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Social Media
Access downloadable social media content to share across sites to raise awareness about receiving the COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy.
Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
Approximately 1 out of 200 babies is born with congenital CMV; it is the most common infectious cause of birth defects in the United States.
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For Consumers
Information and resources to share with individuals, families and communities on Cytomegalovirus (CMV) and how they can protect against congenital Cytomegalovirus (cCMV).
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For Providers
Access content with tips for providers around Cytomegalovirus (CMV), including recognizing risk, education, testing and follow up care.
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Social Media
Share social media content across sites to raise awareness for providers, individuals, families, and communities on Cytomegalovirus (CMV) risks, testing, follow up care and prevention.
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C cases have been increasing. As of 2020, the CDC recommends all prenatal providers screen for Hepatitis C.
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For Providers
Access content for providers on testing, reporting, treatment, education and follow up care for Hepatitis C.
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Social Media
Share social media content across sites to raise awareness about testing and screening for Hepatitis C.
Syphilis
The United States has recently seen an increase in the number of babies born with Syphilis. Congenital Syphilis can cause serious health problems. It is important to test for Syphilis during pregnancy and if needed provide treatment as soon as possible.
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For Consumers
Information and resources to share with individuals, families and communities regarding ways to protect against Syphilis.
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For Providers
Access content for providers with tips for testing, reporting , treating , education and follow up care for Syphilis.
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Social Media
Share social media content across sites to raise awareness about protection, screening and testing for Syphilis.
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Last Updated
02/20/2024
Source
American Academy of Pediatrics