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Closed All babies to have a pulse oximetry test as part of a newborn screening

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All baby’s deserve the right for a routine pulse oximetry test as part of newborn screening before leaving hospital to identify any undiagnosed heart conditions & defects. Around 1,000 babies are sent home each year with an undiagnosed heart condition, putting each baby’s heart at risk.

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    This petition will stay open until 15 August 2019.