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ID SCR131
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Engrossed
2/13/2018
Primary Sponsor
Health and Welfare Committee
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AI Summary
- One in every 200 children is born with congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV), the most common congenital infection in the United States and leading viral cause of birth defects and developmental disabilities
- CMV causes deafness, blindness, cerebral palsy, mental and physical disabilities, and seizures in affected children
- Congenital CMV is preventable through simple behavioral interventions during pregnancy including frequent hand-washing, avoiding kissing young children on the mouth, and not sharing food, towels, or utensils with young children
- CMV infection is more common than combined metabolic endocrine disorders currently screened in the United States core newborn screening panel
- June is designated as CMV Awareness Month in Idaho to increase public awareness of CMV risks and prevention measures
Legislative Description
Stating findings of the Legislature and recognizing June as Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month in Idaho.
CMV AWARENESS MONTH
Last Action
Reported signed by the Speaker & ordered delivered to Secretary of State
3/12/2018
Committee Referrals
Health and Welfare2/14/2018
Judiciary and Rules2/9/2018
Full Bill Text
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