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In a message dated 11/9/2005 10:04:39 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
[log in to unmask] writes:
Merewyn Janson writes "We don't put drops in baby's eyes. Why is this
done?"
Sheena answered: The drops or ointment is an antibiotic, its a preventative
against a
possible eye infection from baby passing through the birth canal. I believe
it is to prevent a gonorrheal infection to the eyes, which can cause some
bad problems. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
Individual states have passed a law that requires health care personnel to
give the ointment after birth. I believe you are correct - the reason that
the law was passed was to prevent infection that can cause blindness. If
individual parents do not want it done they must sign a waver. We also have laws
that require newborns to have hearing tests, genetic disease screening &
parents must use approved car seats for infants & children.
Laura Hart
Winter Park, Florida USA
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