newborns

Employers are prohibited from requiring workers to use accrued paid leave in place of NICU leave, although employees may voluntarily choose to use paid time off during their absence. #nicu #jobs #law

State health officials said Illinois’ position reflects recommendations from the Illinois Immunization Advisory Committee, a panel of medical and public health experts that reviewed the latest data earlier this week. #immunization #vaccines #newborns

“For the past 60 years in Illinois, newborn screens have detected potentially life-threatening conditions in healthy babies before they show symptoms. #newborns