Question
If a newborn hasn’t had a heel prick test and the child develops red spots and vomiting after birth, is there a problem?
Answer
Not having a heel prick test as a newborn doesn’t necessarily mean there’s a problem, but red spots and vomiting could be symptoms of galactosemia. Parents should immediately take the child to the doctor for a check-up and be cautious to avoid exposure to harmful substances, such as radiation, and seek timely symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication.