In September 2010, the American Academy of Pediatrics endorsed the following publication: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Division of Bacterial Diseases. Prevention of perinatal group B streptococcal disease: revised guidelines from CDC. MMWR Recomm Rep. 2010;59(RR-10):1–36. The recommendations are available at: www.cdc.gov/mmwr/pdf/rr/rr5910.pdf.

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