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infant and newborn care  

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  • The goal of routine care for newborns and infants is to promote healthy development through proper nutrition, routine vaccinations, and early detection and prevention of disease. Neonatal Period Directly after delivery, neonates should be assessed using the APGAR score. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Infant and Newborn Care]

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