Kernicterus (cont.)

What should I do if I think my baby has jaundice?

Call and visit your baby's doctor right away.

Is there a support group for parents of infants and children with kernicterus?

Yes. Parents of Infants and Children of Kernicterus

What does the American Academy of Pediatrics say about jaundice?

Questions and Answers: Jaundice and Your Newborn

SOURCES:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Jaundice/Kernicterus - FAQs.
<http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/dd/kernicterus/faqs.htm>

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Jaundice / Kernicterus - Treatment.
<http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/dd/kernicterus/treatment.htm>


Last Editorial Review: 2/10/2010


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