Universal Newborn Screening is a state-based public health system that is essential for preventing the devastating consequences of a number of medical conditions not clinically recognizable at birth. All babies born in the U.S. receive newborn screening. 

Thousands and thousands of babies are born everyday in the United States. Most babies appear healthy at birth, full of life and possibility. Yet they could be hiding a rare or potentially devastating disease. By screening every baby at birth, we can prevent serious mental or physical disabilities, even death. And by making the requirement universal – in every state – we can ensure that no child will have to suffer unnecessarily.

Due to an inequity in each states newborn screening program, children are not being diagnosed for these many rare diseases.

Click here to see how many diseases your state screens for.