Dead pixels or dust on my MBP screen?

I have only had my Macbook for about a week now and I noticed that when my screen is black I can clearly see a TON of little specks all over the screen. And when I say a ton, I mean a ton. After some research, I found out that these are most likely dead pixels or dust under the glass.
1. Is it normal for my screen to have this many dead pixels after only a week of having it? (I bought it brand new from the store.)
2. What should I do about it?
Thank you!

Since you only purchased it for a week you have the option to get another computer. Apple has a return policy longer than a week (if you brought it from Apple). Most reputable Apple resellers allow you to return the machine and you can buy a new one.

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