(a) The nature of these diseases; and
(b) Examinations for the detection of these diseases in infancy in order that measures may be taken to prevent the mental retardation resulting from these diseases.
(2) The authority shall make a special effort specifically to inform expectant parents and parents of newborn children of the necessity of newborn infants receiving appropriate tests within the optimum time range after birth to prevent the mental retardation or other serious complications resulting from these diseases. [1963 c.190 §2; 1977 c.582 §35; 1983 c.490 §1; 2009 c.595 §656; 2017 c.356 §64]