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In New York City, USA, cases of newborn [[herpes]] infection are reported frequently due to the ultra-orthodox Jewish society where [[mohel]]s use to frequently do [[metzitzah b'peh]] on newborn boys of Jewish parents. This causes frequent debate and protests in the media. <ref>{{REFnews |url=https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-8038513/Warning-circumcision-ritual-four-babies-contract-herpes.html |title=New York health officials warn over circumcision ritual after four cases of herpes in babies were linked to procedures performed by Rabbis |publisher=Daily Mail Online |last=Rahhal |first=Natalie |date=2020-02-24 |accessdate=2020-02-25}}</ref><ref>{{REFnews |url=https://www.jpost.com/OMG/4-NYC-infants-contract-herpes-from-circumcision-rite-in-past-6-months-618690 |title=Four NYC infants contract herpes from circumcision rite in past 6 months |publisher=Jerusalem Post |last=Oster |first=Marcy |date=2020-02-25 |accessdate=2020-02-25}}</ref><ref>{{REFnews |url=https://www.jta.org/quick-reads/4-infants-in-new-york-city-have-contracted-herpes-from-jewish-circumcision-rite-in-past-6-months |title=4 New York City infants have contracted herpes from Jewish circumcision rite in past 6 months |publisher=Jewish Telegraph Agency |last=Oster |first=Marcy |date=2020-02-24 |accessdate=2020-02-25}}</ref> Health officials urge parents to avoid risks surrounding [[metzitzah b'peh]].<ref>{{REFnews
|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/city-flags-jewish-circumcision-ritual-following-new-herpes-cases-11582479087
|title=City Flags Ultra-Orthodox Jewish Circumcision Ritual Following New Herpes Cases