Texas and Connecticut Get Off the Fence, Enact Mandatory Newborn Screening Laws

Well, it’s official! The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation announced today that Texas and Connecticut have both finally passed laws requiring all newborns to be screened for cystic fibrosis (CF). Connecticut will begin screening in October, Texas in December. These were the last two states in the nation to mandate newborn screening for CF, so it’s a real cause for celebration! By the end of the year, every baby born in the United States will be screened for cystic fibrosis -- allowing those who test positive to reap the benefits of early detection and treatment.

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