Infectious Disease Prevention
Aelia Khan Akhtar, Associate Deputy Commissioner at the Texas Department of State Health Services, addresses topics such as Congenital Syphilis (CS), immunizations, and data sharing. The state of Texas is highlighted with statistics on CS cases and rates, along with information on immunizations data sharing initiatives.
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Infectious Disease Prevention Aelia Khan Akhtar Associate Deputy Commissioner Texas Department of State Health Services
Topics Congenital Syphilis (CS) Immunizations Data Sharing
State of the State for Congenital Syphilis (CS) in Texas, 2023 CS Case Rates in the United States and Texas by Birth Year, 2014-2023 932 CS Cases 234.8 cases per 100,000 births 1% increase from 2022 113 Texas counties reported at least one case 250 200 150 CS Rate 100 50 0 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 National Rate 11.6 12.4 16.2 24.4 34.9 50.0 57.3 77.9 102.5 105.8 Texas Rate 18.5 17.6 17.4 41.7 92.2 137.2 150.8 181.2 230.0 234.8
CS in Texas, Birth Year 2023 Classification Case Count Confirmed 6 Stillbirth 49 Probable 877 Total 932 4
Immunizations Data Sharing Every contracted LHD with the Immunization Section will have their own Tableau dashboard that includes coverage rate estimates based upon the data reported for their jurisdiction. Statewide coverage rates will be included on the individual LHD dashboards for reference. 7
