A red flag flying on the lifeguard stand or station indicates that the beach is closed to the public. Reasons for closure include strong rip currents, unsafe surf conditions, hurricanes or other life-threatening hazards in the immediate area.
Newborn eye prophylaxis. Newborn eye prophylaxis refers to the practice of eye drops or ointment containing an antibiotic medication being placed in a newbornâs eyes after birth. This is required by law to protect the baby from an unknown Gonorrhea or Chlamydia infection in the motherâs body.
A , Administration, answered. Ophthalmia neonatorum, often referred to as neonatal conjunctivitis, is inflammation or infection in one or both eyes in newborns. Infections are caused by either a virus (such as the herpes virus) or bacteria (such as gonorrhea and chlamydia bacteria) coming in contact with the eye during delivery.