Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-92
Section 2124 - Establishment of Shaken Baby Syndrome Education and Prevention Program(a) Establishment.--The department shall establish a program to focus on awareness, education and prevention of shaken baby syndrome.(b) Public awareness.--The department shall design and implement strategies for raising public awareness concerning the causes and nature of shaken baby syndrome, including, but not limited to, the following: (1) Factors placing parents, guardians and other caregivers at risk for shaking an infant.(2) The risks associated with shaking an infant.(3) Suggestions for preventing shaken baby syndrome.2002, Dec. 9, P.L. 1406, No. 176, § 4, effective in 90 days.