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Over Half of U.S. Newborns Miss HIV Preventive Care

8/2/2025

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A troubling study in Pediatrics reveals that more than half of U.S. newborns diagnosed with HIV missed crucial preventive treatment, highlighting gaps in maternal care. Analyzing Medicaid records from 2009 to 2021, researchers found that Black infants were particularly vulnerable. They urge for universal third-trimester HIV testing for pregnant women to combat this alarming trend and protect future generations.

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A troubling study in Pediatrics reveals that more than half of U.S. newborns diagnosed with HIV missed crucial preventive treatment, highlighting gaps in maternal care. Analyzing Medicaid records from 2009 to 2021, researchers found that Black infants were particularly vulnerable. They urge for universal third-trimester HIV testing for pregnant women to combat this alarming trend and protect future generations.