× The federal government has shut down due to the failures of the President and Congress to continue government funding. Millions of Californians receiving benefits from state programs may be impacted. For now, California’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) will continue to provide services and enroll eligible families as long as funding is available. No new federal funding to California WIC will be provided until the President and Congress take action. Families should continue to use their WIC benefits and attend their WIC appointments. This information is subject to change, so please monitor the California WIC website for updates.

Please be wary of potential highly partisan political messaging while visiting federal government websites for information related to the federal government shutdown.

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SyphilisSyphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. Untreated infection can lead to long-term health problems, including brain disease. Syphilis increases both transmission and acquisition of HIV. Tests and treatment are available.

Information on congenital syphilis.​​​​​

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**Please note, the STI treatment guidelines and syphilis screening recommendations referenced in this document are out of date. Please refer to the 2021 STI Treatment guidelines for the current treatment regimens, and California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Updates Syphilis Screening Recommendations​.​

Note: Please check our archive webpage for additional Dear Colleague Letters, Health Alerts and Recommendations, and All Facility Letters.​​






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