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.
1 It also used to treat severe bacterial infections in newborn babies, and to prevent infection in ears and eyes after they have been damaged. 2  It is a type of aminoglycoside antibiotic. 3  It is used to kill the bacteria and clear up the infection. 4  In general this drug is used to fight infections by susceptible bacteria.