139A.38 Medical treatment of newly born.
A physician attending the birth of a child shall cause to be instilled into the eyes of the newly born infant a prophylactic solution approved by the department. This section shall not be construed to require treatment of the infant’s eyes with a prophylactic solution if the infant’s parent or legal guardian states that such treatment conflicts with the tenets and practices of a recognized religious denomination of which the parent or legal guardian is an adherent or member.
2000 Acts, ch 1066, §34
Structure Iowa Code
Chapter 139A - COMMUNICABLE AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES AND POISONINGS
Section 139A.3 - Reports to department — immunity — confidentiality — investigations.
Section 139A.3A - Investigation and control.
Section 139A.4 - Type and length of isolation or quarantine.
Section 139A.5 - Isolation or quarantine signs erected.
Section 139A.6 - Communicable diseases.
Section 139A.7 - Diseased persons moving — record forwarded.
Section 139A.8 - Immunization of children.
Section 139A.8A - Vaccine shortage — department order — immunity.
Section 139A.9 - Forcible removal — isolation — quarantine.
Section 139A.10 - Fees for removing.
Section 139A.11 - Services and supplies — isolation — quarantine.
Section 139A.12 - County liability for care, provisions, and medical attendance.
Section 139A.13 - Rights of isolated or quarantined persons.
Section 139A.13A - Employment protection.
Section 139A.14 - Services or supplies — authorization.
Section 139A.15 - Filing of bills.
Section 139A.16 - Allowing claims.
Section 139A.17 - Approval and payment of claims.
Section 139A.18 - Reimbursement from county.
Section 139A.19 - Care provider notification.
Section 139A.20 - Exposing to communicable disease.
Section 139A.21 - Reportable poisonings and illnesses.
Section 139A.22 - Prevention of transmission of HIV or HBV to patients.
Section 139A.23 - Contingent repeal.
Section 139A.24 - Blood donation or sale — penalty.
Section 139A.26 - Meningococcal disease vaccination information for postsecondary students.
Section 139A.30 - Confidential reports.
Section 139A.31 - Report to department.
Section 139A.32 - Examination results from laboratory — report.
Section 139A.33 - Partner notification program.
Section 139A.34 - Examination of persons suspected.
Section 139A.36 - Certificate not to be issued.
Section 139A.37 - Pregnant women.
Section 139A.38 - Medical treatment of newly born.
Section 139A.39 - Religious exceptions.