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Pregnancy: Streptococcus

Asked by Freddie van MierloLiberal DemocratDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 1 July 2026UIN 10804

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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when the UK National Screening Committee is scheduled to review the evidence from the GBS3 trial, to consider whether screening for Group B Streptococcus should be routinely offered during pregnanc

Answered by Mrs Sharon Hodgson

The UK National Screening Committee is in close contact with the GBS3 trial researchers and stands ready to commence a review of the evidence for antenatal screening for Group B Streptococcus as soon as the trial reports.

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