Group B Strep SupportRemoved November 2008
No longer registeredThis organisation was removed from the public charity register in November 2008. Its details are kept here for reference.
Group B streptococcus (GBS) is the UKÔÇÖs commonest life-threatening infection in newborn babies. Without preventative medicine, GBS infects approximately 700 babies a year: 75 die & 40 survivors have long-term problems. Most GBS infections are preventable by offering higher-ri
About Group B Strep Support
Group B streptococcus (GBS) is the UKÔÇÖs commonest life-threatening infection in newborn babies. Without preventative medicine, GBS infects approximately 700 babies a year: 75 die & 40 survivors have long-term problems. Most GBS infections are preventable by offering higher-risk women antibiotics in labour. GBSS informs pregnant women and health professionals how to do this, saving tiny lives..
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