N.M. Health Dept.: State Renews Order to Combat Congenital Syphilis
October 09, 2026
October 09, 2026
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Oct. 9 -- The New Mexico Department of Health issued the following news:
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State renews order to combat congenital syphilis
October 7, 2026
SANTA FE - With syphilis rates in New Mexico down 32% since 2023, the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is renewing its public health order expanding syphilis testing to keep protecting newborns from congenital syphilis, which can cause birth defects and infant death.
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State renews order to combat congenital syphilis
October 7, 2026
SANTA FE - With syphilis rates in New Mexico down 32% since 2023, the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is renewing its public health order expanding syphilis testing to keep protecting newborns from congenital syphilis, which can cause birth defects and infant death.
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