- (a) Information collected and analyzed by the department or an authorized agent under this chapter may be placed in a central database to facilitate information sharing and provider education. The department may consult with pediatric infectious disease experts in these analyses.
(b) The department may use the data to:
- (1) design and evaluate measures to prevent the occurrence of RSV and other health conditions; and
- (2) provide information and education to providers on the incidence of RSV infection.
Source Note:The provisions of this §97.257 adopted to be effective September 14, 2006, 31 TexReg 7351.