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Photo: Baby with mouth openWhat Should You Know about Pediatric Genetics?

Soon after birth, babies born in the United States are checked for certain medical conditions. This is called newborn screening.


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Graphic: Incidence Rate Congenital Hypothyroidism, US 1991-2000

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Learn what primary care providers should know about newborn screening for critical congenital heart defects.

 
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