SB 415
Requiring vaccine side effects be reported by medical professional to Bureau for Public Health
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Bill overview
This bill requires medical professionals in West Virginia to report any injuries or side effects they observe in patients after receiving vaccines to the Bureau for Public Health. The Bureau will then compile this information into an annual report, which will be made publicly available. Additionally, healthcare providers administering vaccines will need to receive educational materials and undergo formal training every five years regarding potential vaccine side effects, and a system will be established for individuals to report adverse impacts from vaccines.
Key provisions
- Medical professionals must report vaccine injuries and side effects to the Bureau for Public Health.
- The Bureau for Public Health will create and publish an annual report detailing reported vaccine injuries and side effects.
- Healthcare providers administering vaccines must receive educational materials from the Bureau on potential negative side effects.
- Healthcare providers administering vaccines must complete formal training every five years on vaccine-related side effects.
- A mechanism will be established for individuals to report adverse impacts from vaccines.
Who is affected
- Medical professionals (doctors, nurses, pharmacists, etc.)
- Patients receiving vaccines
- The Bureau for Public Health
- The West Virginia Legislature
- The general public
Notable changes
- Requires mandatory reporting of vaccine side effects by medical professionals.
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