Welcome

Welcome to our newsletter! I am thrilled to be CEO of Group B Strep Support, the charity dedicated to raising awareness and providing support for families affected by group B Strep (GBS). GBS is a common bacterium that can cause serious infections, typically in young babies, such as meningitis and sepsis. Despite being usually preventable, the number of GBS infection in babies is still unacceptably high.

Our mission is to educate new and expectant parents and health professionals by providing accurate and up-to-date information about GBS, support families affected by it, and advocate for better GBS prevention and treatment.

We have accomplished a lot in the past year, including hosting virtual meetings, providing