Group B Srep International is sponsoring this annual awareness month per the US National Health Observance Calendar. Group B strep (GBS) is a big deal!
Approximately 1 in 4 pregnant women carry GBS, the most common cause of life-threatening infections in newborns according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). GBS can also infect babies during pregnancy and the first few months of life.
Not all babies exposed to GBS become infected, but, for those who do, the results can be devastating. GBS can cause babies to be miscarried, stillborn, born prematurely, become very sick, have lifelong handicaps, or die.
Fortunately there are ways to help protect babies from Group B Strep. The GBSI website contains resources for you to learn more about GBS and to help prevent its devastating effects. Check out their site today http://www.groupbstrepinternational.org/
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