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July 23rd, 2007

International Group B Strep Awareness Month

July is International Group B Strep Awareness Month. Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is the leading cause of life-threatening infections -- such as meningitis -- in newborn babies.

Fortunately, GBS is preventable. Prevention begins with awareness, and GBS International has been doing a great job on this front. If you're available and interested, they could use your help.

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