A spokesperson for the Department of Health and Human Services did not immediately respond to a request for comment. In a release Tuesday, the departmentsaidit was mobilizing a new task force to respond to the syphilis resurgence. "The syphilis crisis in our country is unacceptable. The Biden-...
000 births—nearly three times the nationwide rate, according to a report from the state health department. That number is continuing to rise; there were 528 cases of congenital syphilis reported to the state in 2019.
Questionnaires were distributed to mostly public places such as hair salons, fitness centers, health centers, gas stations, apartments, and stores. Results indicated that 50.3% of participants reported syphilis was not curable;while over 61% reported gonorrhea was incurable. Over 64% of respondents ...
If you are considering an abortion, it's important to know the rules in your state and how much time you have to make a decision. You also need to weigh the risks and talk to your healthcare provider, such as an OB-GYN, about what is best for you and your situation. Choosing to ...