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title: Exploring the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Congenital Syphilis Epidemic in the US
date: 2021-12-06T03:00:00-05:00
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[Health & Sexuality Info](/health-info)# Exploring the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Congenital Syphilis Epidemic in the US

Between 2015 and 2019, there was a significant increase in the number of babies in the United States born with syphilis, and the coronavirus pandemic has made addressing this crisis harder than ever. This article explores why cases are rising and what is being done to prevent congenital syphilis.

> Pregnant people with syphilis were falling through the cracks before Covid-19 even began. Congenital syphilis cases occur due to lack of prenatal care and lack of timely diagnosis and treatment of syphilis. Covid-19 has only further increased the risk of missing these opportunities to prevent congenital syphilis cases.

[Read the full article ](https://www.mhtf.org/2021/12/06/exploring-the-impact-of-the-covid-19-pandemic-on-the-congenital-syphilis-epidemic-in-the-u-s/)

SOURCE: Maternal Health Task Force at the Harvard T. Chan School • AUTHOR: Mahaa Ahmed • LAST UPDATED: December 6, 2021

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MB discusses the experience of her last pregnancy during the COVID pandemic and why she wanted to avoid having a C-section.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-overcoming-challenges-during-pregnancy)

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SD discusses teaching her children the importance of staying active and how she stayed active during her pregnancies.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-setting-examples-for-my-children)

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SD discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic affected her lifestyle and hpw her relationship with her body has changed over time.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-staying-active-to-age-successfully)

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## Can I Get A COVID-19 Vaccine during Pregnancy?

This article highlights the low risks related to the COVID-19 vaccine for pregnant people.

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This article highlights the low risks related to the COVID-19 vaccine for pregnant people.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/can-i-get-a-covid-19-vaccine-during-pregnancy)

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## COVID-19 and Heart Health: An Evolving Story

This article reviews current and developing knowledge on the connection between COVID-19 and heart-related risks and illnesses.

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This article reviews current and developing knowledge on the connection between COVID-19 and heart-related risks and illnesses.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/covid-19-and-heart-health-an-evolving-story)

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## COVID-19 and the Heart: What Have We Learned?

An overview of information about the connection between COVID-19 and heart health.

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An overview of information about the connection between COVID-19 and heart health.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/covid-19-and-the-heart-what-have-we-learned)