1. The total number of samples were 1950. The error in the article is regretted.

2. We have presented the sex distribution as obtained in the study sample. This need not be representative of general population.

3. We do not believe and claim that our screening strategy was fool-proof. We started cord blood screening at a time when universal thyroid screening was not mandatory through the state. Even now, its not being done in many centers. Our main aim was to find out the general pattern and to find out the incidence. We do agree with the authors that a better screening strategy can be employed.

4. Cord blood TSH of 18 mU/L was observed in a term baby; mother had no known thyroid morbidities.

5. Cases diagnosed at 2 weeks of age were late preterm babies without any maternal thyroid illness