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Confirm newborn screening results

Israel

Most children: 1d–2w

What it is

Hearing screen and heel-prick (metabolic) test are done in hospital; make sure both are done and results received.

Start preparing

1. If the hearing screen was 'refer' on one or both ears, book the repeat test within 4 weeks.
2. Keep the results in the vaccination booklet (pinkas chisunim).

Sources

• Tipat Halav visit programme — Israel Ministry of Health · checked 30-08-2026

Last reviewed 30-08-2026 · Confidence: high

Compiled with AI assistance from the public sources listed above. Not yet reviewed by a clinician — check anything important against the source, with Tipat Halav or with your doctor.