July is International GBS Awareness Month!
This year's theme is 2020 Foresight
While hindsight is 2020, imagine the difference that could be made if foresight was 2020, as well. Awareness is the key to making that happen.
We consistently hear that parents were not aware of GBS until their baby was harmed. They were blindsided and had to scramble to learn about GBS. If parents have awareness of GBS from the beginning, better pregnancy outcomes may be possible. We want people to come together to spread awareness so instead of thinking back on "what could've been," they can visualize "what can be." To do this we want to encourage GBS testing and awareness of the signs of infection! Awareness is the first step towards prevention! #2020Foresight
We consistently hear that parents were not aware of GBS until their baby was harmed. They were blindsided and had to scramble to learn about GBS. If parents have awareness of GBS from the beginning, better pregnancy outcomes may be possible. We want people to come together to spread awareness so instead of thinking back on "what could've been," they can visualize "what can be." To do this we want to encourage GBS testing and awareness of the signs of infection! Awareness is the first step towards prevention! #2020Foresight
About International Group B Strep Awareness Month
This year is the 20th year of July as International Group B Strep Awareness Month being observed. It was created to bring awareness of group B strep to the general public. Since then it has been a focal opportunity for organizations and individuals around the world to tell their stories, share information, and promote healthy outcomes for babies worldwide.
This year is the 20th year of July as International Group B Strep Awareness Month being observed. It was created to bring awareness of group B strep to the general public. Since then it has been a focal opportunity for organizations and individuals around the world to tell their stories, share information, and promote healthy outcomes for babies worldwide.
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#GBSAM20 #2020Foresight #starttheGBSconversation
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Sample Wording:
July is #GroupBStrep Awareness Month! Not all babies exposed to GBS become infected, but for those who do, the results can be devasting. Spread awareness and help protect babies worldwide! gbs-info.org #GBSAM20
Know the facts about group B strep and how to help protect your baby! #GBSAM20 #2020foresight
While hindsight is 2020, imagine the difference that could be made if foresight was 2020, as well. Help prevent GBS and spread awareness! #2020Foresight #GBSAM20
Download the signs of GBS infection in babies to #starttheGBSconversation with everyone who takes care of your baby! gbsi.me/GBSsigns #GBSAM20
Did you know 1 in 4 pregnant women carry GBS? Don't play the odds - get tested! #GBSAM20
Fast Facts
- About 1 in 4 pregnant women "carry" or are "colonized" with group B strep
- There are three types of perinatal GBS disease, each with their own prevention challenges:
Prenatal-onset GBS disease (before birth)
Early-onset GBS disease (birth through the first 6 days of life)
Late-onset GBS disease (7 days of age through usually 3 months of age) - GBS is a leading cause of sepsis and meningitis in newborns according to the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- It is now the standard of care in several countries for all pregnant women to be routinely tested for GBS with a vaginal/rectal swab test during the 36th or 37th week during each pregnancy unless their urine already cultured positive in the current pregnancy
- GBS is a transient bacteria which means that a woman could test negative, but be colonized later in pregnancy and vice versa
- GBS is a fast-acting type of bacteria so it is imperative that everyone who takes care of your baby knows the symptoms of possible GBS infection in babies and how to respond.
Resources
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The International Conference on Group B Strep (ICGBS) 2020
Registration is complimentary and there is no travel necessary! Join us July 20-22, 2020 for this online collaboration of healthcare professionals, laboratorians, researchers, families, policy makers, and other interested individuals working to increase GBS disease awareness and prevention. |
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Learn how you can organize a fundraiser for GBS awareness!
Let's come together to spread GBS awareness! Funds raised by spreading awareness in your community go towards spreading awareness worldwide, so even a small project has a big impact. Social distancing? We even have fundraising ideas you can do without leaving the house! |
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Test your knowledge of group B strep!
Take our 10 question quiz and see how much you know about GBS! Share the quiz with a friend to help spread awareness of group B strep! |
Aayan's Voice: a sign of GBS meningitis | YouTube
Reagan's Voice: a sign of GBS meningitis | YouTube
GBS as a Cause of Preterm Labor & PPROM by Dr. David Aronoff | POGBSD Conference presentation
Membrane Stripping Information Statement | Document
Reagan's Voice: a sign of GBS meningitis | YouTube
GBS as a Cause of Preterm Labor & PPROM by Dr. David Aronoff | POGBSD Conference presentation
Membrane Stripping Information Statement | Document