Rejected petition All pregnant women should be tested for strep b

Lots of babys become poorly or sadly die due to contracting strep b during birth, when all mothers could routinely be tested and receive antibiotics during labour. A simple swab could save a baby's life.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/239884

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Date submitted 29 January 2019
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