FL S1414

Florida Department of Health must develop educational materials on congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) in consultation with medical experts for distribution to expectant and new parents or caregivers

Educational materials must explain CMV causes, symptoms, prevention methods, and emphasize that the virus can spread undetected and is particularly dangerous when transmitted from pregnant women to their children

Materials must describe potential health effects of congenital CMV including neurological issues (seizures, cerebral palsy, developmental delays), sensory loss (hearing and vision), physical problems (low birth weight, jaundice, enlarged organs), and pregnancy loss

Hospitals, birth centers, and OB-GYN practices providing maternity, prenatal, or newborn services must distribute the educational materials to parents and caregivers

Department of Health must also provide materials to child care facilities and other relevant entities, with an effective date of July 1, 2026