Wednesday, November 25, 2009

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Protecting Newborns From a Dangerous Threat

Simple tests and antibiotics can thwart Group B strep, doctors say

Posted August 28, 2008

"They need to educate themselves," said Donna Russell, program director of the Global Alliance for the Prevention of Prematurity and Stillbirth at the University of Washington School of Medicine's Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center. "They should get to the hospital early enough to get their antibiotics, and they need to be aware of signs of illness, so they're ready to get their baby in for treatment immediately."

More information

To learn more, visit Group B Strep International.

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