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Infection in Babies

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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

Cytomegalovirus (CMV)

Group B Streptococcus

Sepsis

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Taking a Child's Rectal Temperature

Here are images that show the steps for taking your child's rectal temperature.

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Infectious Diseases

Chlamydia Infection, Acquired at Birth (Infant)

If a pregnant person has undiagnosed chlamydia, they can pass it to their child during birth. Here's what you should know.

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Infectious Diseases

Chlamydial Conjunctivitis, Acquired at Birth (Newborn)

If a pregnant person has undiagnosed chlamydia, they can pass it to their child during birth. Chlamydia often causes an eye infection called conjunctivitis. Here's how to care for your newborn with this condition.

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OB/GYN

Very Low Birth Weight

Very low birth weight is a term used to describe babies who are born weighing less than 3 pounds, 4 ounces. It is very rare that babies are born this tiny. Only about 1 in 100 babies born in the U.S. are very low birth weight.

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