(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall compile information on the following:

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(a) The transmission of congenital cytomegalovirus;

(b) The signs and symptoms of and methods of diagnosing congenital cytomegalovirus;

(c) The potential complications associated with congenital cytomegalovirus; and

(d) Treating and managing congenital cytomegalovirus.

(2) The authority shall disseminate the information described in subsection (1) of this section to hospitals, birthing centers, diagnostic facilities that conduct newborn hearing screening tests, health care providers and the public. The authority must disseminate the information through print publications. The authority also may disseminate the information through electronic publications, video productions or any other method determined to be cost-effective by the authority. [2017 c.426 § 2]

433.298 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS Chapter 433 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

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