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by Answerbag Staff on February 26th, 2010

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Are newborns checked for HIV?

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  • by Ciele Edwards on February 26th, 2010

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    Newborns are not routinely tested for HIV at birth. If the mother was not tested during pregnancy, however, the infant is required to be tested if the birth took place in either New York or California. HIV tests are typically more accurate once the infant reaches 15 to 18 months of age.

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    University of California San Francisco: Are HIV Tests Routine for Newborn Babies?

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