FL H1203

Department of Health must develop educational materials on congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) covering causes, symptoms, prevention, and potential health effects including neurological issues, hearing/vision loss, and pregnancy loss

Hospitals, birth centers, and OB/GYN practices must distribute CMV educational materials to expectant and new parents; materials must also be provided to child care facilities

Beginning July 1, 2026, physicians, osteopathic physicians, nurses, and midwives must complete a 1-hour board-approved continuing education course on CMV for initial licensure and every other biennial renewal

The CMV course hour counts toward total required continuing education hours unless a profession requires fewer than 30 hours biennially

Failure to complete the required CMV education constitutes grounds for disciplinary action; practitioners holding multiple applicable licenses may use one completed course for all renewals