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Make it mandatory for Group Strep B to be tested in every pregnancy
Closed
182 signatures
What the petition asks
Group Strep B can be fatal to newborns and can be picked up during pregnancy. All it takes is a simple blood test (which are done in early stages anyway) or a swab. This needs to be made mandatory so it can be dealt with in the correct way during labour and afterbirth etc. Please help make it happen
Timeline
| 22 Jul 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 22 Jan 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
182
Status
Closed
Opened
22 Jul 2016
Closed
22 Jan 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.