When: Thursday 16 February 2012 at 1.30 pm
Where: Farset International, Belfast
Our board meets frequently throughout the year and members of the public may attend these meetings. The dates, times and locations of these meetings are advertised in advance in the press and on this website.
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When: Thursday 19 January 2012 at 1.30 pm
Where: PHA, County Hall, Ballymena
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For further information on the PHA Board and a list of the meetings go to www.publichealth.hscni.net/schedule-meetings
When: Thursday 15 December at 1.30 pm
Where: Farset International, Belfast
Our board meets frequently throughout the year and members of the public may attend these meetings. The dates, times and locations of these meetings are advertised in advance in the press and on this website.
For further information on the PHA Board and a list of the meetings go to www.publichealth.hscni.net/schedule-meetings
Group B Streptococcus (also called GBS or Strep B) is a bacterium carried by up to 30 per cent of people without causing harm or symptoms. In women it is found in the intestine and vagina and causes no problem in most pregnancies. In a very small number it infects the baby, usually just before or during labour, and can lead to serious illness.
Treatment for GBS
In some circumstances antibiotics can reduce the risk of a baby developing GBS. You should be offered antibiotics during labour if: