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Screening Programmes.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 28 September 2006

Thursday, 28 September 2006

Ceisteanna (178)

Jerry Cowley

Ceist:

176 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Health and Children her plans to introduce screening of B Strep infection for pregnant women, in view of the fact that this is a silent killer of unborn babies and that a course of anti-biotic can save babies lives; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30202/06]

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Freagraí scríofa

Formal screening for B streptococcus is not carried out at present but the issue is being kept under review.

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