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The umbilical cord is an entry point for dangerous infection. In areas of the world where newborns are at greatest risk of cord infection, families can now protect their babies who are born at home. Chlorhexidine gel or solution applied to the cord stump can be used as a single application or every day for 7 days, according to your national guidelines. This video shows how to apply chlorhexidine gel to the cord stump.

The intended audience is frontline health workers in the developing world.

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