Florida H1203 mandates education on congenital cytomegalovirus for health care practitioners and parents.

Florida H1203 requires the Department of Health to develop educational materials on congenital cytomegalovirus for expectant and new parents or caregivers. These materials must explain the causes, symptoms, effects, and prevention of the virus. The Department must distribute these materials to child care facilities and other relevant entities. Additionally, the bill mandates that certain health care practitioners complete a continuing education course on congenital cytomegalovirus as part of their initial licensure and every other licensure renewal.

Florida H1203 mandates education on congenital cytomegalovirus for health care practitioners and parents.

Florida H1203 requires the Department of Health to develop educational materials on congenital cytomegalovirus for expectant and new parents or caregivers. These materials must explain the causes, symptoms, effects, and prevention of the virus. The Department must distribute these materials to child care facilities and other relevant entities. Additionally, the bill mandates that certain health care practitioners complete a continuing education course on congenital cytomegalovirus as part of their initial licensure and every other licensure renewal.