Public Health Grand Rounds | Public Health Grand Rounds | CDC

Public Health Grand Rounds | Public Health Grand Rounds | CDC

Surveillance for Emerging Threats to Pregnant Women and Infants: Data for Action

Join us for Public Health Grand Rounds, September 18, at 1:00 p.m. (ET)

Emerging health threats are a concern for everyone, yet pregnant women and infants are particularly vulnerable. For example, infection with the Zika virus or having untreated syphilis during pregnancy can cause a miscarriage or devastating birth defects. These birth defects may include brain abnormalities, misshaped bones and hearing loss. The timely identification and understanding of these emerging health threats and others, such as the opioid epidemic, allow communities to act early to protect mothers and babies.