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HRS §321-34

CMV public education

The Department of Health must teach the public about cytomegalovirus (CMV) for pregnant women and women who may become pregnant. It must share information about how CMV spreads, birth defects, diagnosis, and prevention with hospitals, health care providers, child care facilities, and religious children's programs.

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The statute, as written — Cytomegalovirus public education

(a) The department of health shall provide public education to inform pregnant women and women who may become pregnant regarding: (1) The transmission of the cytomegalovirus to pregnant women and women who may become pregnant; (2) Birth defects caused by congenital cytomegalovirus; (3) Methods of diagnosing congenital cytomegalovirus; and (4) Available preventative measures. (b) The department of health shall provide the information described in subsection (a) to: (1) Hospitals licensed pursuant to section 321-14.5; (2) Health care providers offering care to pregnant women and infants; (3) Registered family child care homes; (4) Licensed group child care centers; (5) Licensed group child care homes; (6) Licensed infant and toddler child care centers; and (7) Religious, ecclesiastical, or denominational organizations offering children's programs as a part of worship services.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§321-14.5 Hospital licensing rules and accreditation exemptions

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