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HRS §321-106

Preventing blindness in newborns at birth

The health department can require that medicine be given to newborns at birth to prevent blindness. This section gives the department the power to make this rule.

state agencies

The statute, as written — Prevention of blindness at childbirth

The department of health may require the administration of prophylaxis for the prevention of blindness in the newborn at childbirth.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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