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Spread the Word about Syphilis Prevention

Syphilis cases in newborns are skyrocketing—up 183% since 2018. Congenital syphilis is a public health crisis. If you want to help spread the word about the state of congenital syphilis and syphilis prevention, you can share these images and messages below on all of your social channels. We also have a short video you can embed on a website.

If you want to know your state’s congenital syphilis screening laws, go to https://bit.ly/ASHACongenitalSyphilis
#Syphilis #CongenitalSyphilis #HealthyBaby #HealthyPregnancy #STItesting #Screening #ISpeakSexHealth

90% of congenital syphilis cases are preventable with timely testing and treatment https://bit.ly/ASHACongenitalSyphilis #Syphilis #CongenitalSyphilis #HealthyBaby #HealthyPregnancy #STItesting #ISpeakSexHealth

Prenatal care is a crucial component of congenital syphilis prevention 🤰 https://bit.ly/ASHACongenitalSyphilis

#PrenatalCare #Syphilis #CongenitalSyphilis #HealthyBaby #HealthyPregnancy #STItesting #ISpeakSexHealth

Talk with your health care provider about syphilis
There’s a big jump in babies born with #syphilis in the U.S. The good news is it’s preventable. Are you #pregnant or thinking about it? Talk w/your health care provider about testing & treatment options if needed. Get resources & tips @ bit.ly/2kgSpBc. #talktesttreat

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@CDCSTD stats show the number of babies born with #syphilis has jumped more than 10X in the last decade. Get the scoop on the importance of testing & treatment in preventing syphilis in newborns @ https://ashasexualhealth.org/syphilis/

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Congenital Syphilis: A Preventable Problem

To embed in your site, use the following code :
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