Perinatal Linkage Program
Contact Us
- 850-316-2729
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Mailing Address
Fairfield Service Center, 1295 West Fairfield Drive, Pensacola, Florida 32501
Resources:
Perinatal Linkage Brochure (1.77 MB, pdf)
The goals of Area 1’s Perinatal Linkage Program are to reach pregnant females who have HIV:
- To prevent the transmission of HIV from mother to baby.
- To educate pregnant women living with HIV about pregnancy needs and resources for meeting those needs.
- To provide confidential support and counseling to pregnant women living with HIV.
- To ensure compliance with all prenatal appointments and medication.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, administering the antiretroviral prophylaxis treatment during pregnancy reduces the likelihood of a vertical transmission by 99%.
Area 1 HIV exposed babies
- 2017: total of 12 exposed babies born, 0 HIV infected babies born
- 2018: total of 12 exposed babies, 1 HIV infected baby born
- 2019:total of 15 exposed babies, 0 HIV infected babies born
- 2020: total of 10 exposed babies, 0 HIV infected babies born
- 2021: total of 10 exposed babies, 0 HIV infected babies born
- 2022: total of 3 exposed babies, 0 HIV infected babies born
- During pregnancy
- During delivery
- Through breastfeeding (HIV is found in mother’s milk)
- By pre-chewing food to feed a baby or child (Passed by infected blood in the saliva of the person pre-chewing the food)
Frequently Asked Questions About Perinatal Linkage.
- Where is Perinatal Linkage Located?
- How can I enroll in the program?
- What if I need transportation?
- Will I have to tell anyone? Family, partner, boss, friends, etc.
Perinatal Linkage is located at the Florida Department of Health in Escambia County, HIV/AIDS Regional Program Office covering Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Walton counties.
1295 West Fairfield Drive
Pensacola, FL 32501
Location and Contact Information
Fairfield Service Center
1295 West Fairfield Drive
Pensacola, FL 32501
The Area 1 HIV/AIDS office is open
Monday-Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM.
Call 850-316-2729 for more information.
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