As of 2015, the United States of America consists of 50 states. The United States formed in 1776 with 13 states. The 50th state, Hawaii, joined the nation on Aug. 21, 1959.
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Best Answer: eye prophylaxis. Eye drops or ointment containing an antibiotic medication are placed in a newborn's eyes after birth. This is required by law to protect the baby from an unknown gonorrhea infection in the mother's body. Antibiotics are used in most hospitals. Another preparation, called silver nitrate, is sometimes used.