Group Strep B Support

Group B Streptococcus is the UK’s most common cause of life-threatening infection in newborn babies, and of meningitis in babies under age 3 months.

Group B Strep is the leading cause of life-threatening infection in newborn babies in the UK, and the most common cause of meningitis in babies under age 3 months. On average:

• 2 babies a day develop group B Strep infection
• 1 baby a week dies from group B Strep infection
• 1 baby a week recovers from group B Strep infection with disability

This year’s Group B Strep Awareness Month focuses on empowering new and expectant parents to make informed decisions about their and their baby’s care. We want them to be fully aware of what group B Strep is, how to prevent these infections in newborn babies and their options for testing. It is important for all parents to be alert for the signs of group B Strep infection in their baby, as early diagnosis and treatment saves lives.