Protecting Your Baby from Day One
The first few days of life are critical for laying a solid health foundation. Newborn screening and immunizations are highly effective, preventative healthcare practices designed to protect your baby from severe illnesses.
Newborn Screening Tests
Before discharge, your baby will undergo simple, painless screening tests:
- Metabolic Screening: A heel prick blood test to screen for congenital disorders like hypothyroidism and phenylketonuria.
- Hearing Test: Checks how your baby responds to sound, identifying early hearing loss when it is highly manageable.
- Pulse Oximetry: Checks oxygen levels to screen for critical congenital heart defects.
Early Vaccines
In the first few days, your baby receives essential vaccines (BCG, Hepatitis B, and Oral Polio Vaccine). Following the recommended immunization schedule is crucial for continuous protection.
