HB 5546
Requiring medical professionals to report injuries and side effects from vaccines to Bureau for Public Health
Take action
Record your position on this measure.
Sign in to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Sign in to take action- Introduced
- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill requires medical professionals in West Virginia to report any injuries or side effects they observe related to vaccines to the Bureau for Public Health. The Bureau will then compile this information into an annual report, which will be made public. Additionally, healthcare providers administering vaccines will be required to receive educational materials and undergo formal training every five years regarding potential negative side effects.
Key provisions
- Medical professionals must report vaccine injuries and side effects to the Bureau for Public Health.
- The Bureau for Public Health will create an annual report summarizing these reports.
- Vaccine providers must receive educational materials from the Bureau about vaccine side effects.
- Vaccine providers must complete formal training every five years on vaccine-related issues.
- A mechanism will be established for individuals, including parents, to report adverse impacts from vaccines.
- The Commissioner will make available a public reporting system for vaccine-related adverse impacts.
- The Bureau for Public Health will establish a Center for Local Public Health to enhance public health services.
- The Bureau will implement a performance-based evaluation system for local health departments.
Who is affected
- Medical professionals (doctors, nurses, pharmacists, etc.)
- Individuals receiving vaccines
- Parents of children receiving vaccines
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yours