The Virginia Congenital Anomalies Reporting and Education System (VaCARES) is a birth registry of children under two years of age diagnosed with congenital anomalies using data from documents such as birth certificates filed with the State Registrar of Vital Records, hospital medical records, and newborn screening system records. It is both a reporting and an education system.

Statutory Authority

§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-77 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 23, Issue 21, eff. July 25, 2007.