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GA HB845

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/1/2012

Primary Sponsor

Sharon Cooper

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Early care and education programs in Georgia must provide parents or guardians of enrolled children with educational information on the influenza vaccine by September 1 of each year
  • Required information must cover the causes, symptoms, and transmission of influenza; associated health risks; vaccine availability, effectiveness, and known contraindications; and CDC recommendations including recommended vaccination ages for children
  • Failure to comply with the information requirement does not subject early care and education programs to any civil or criminal liability
  • Programs are not required to provide or pay for influenza immunizations under this law
  • Amends Chapter 1A of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated by adding new Code section 20-1A-18; passed both the Georgia House and Senate

Legislative Description

Early care and education programs; influenza vaccine; provide information

Last Action

Effective Date

7/1/2012

Committee Referrals

Education and Youth2/29/2012
Health and Human Services1/31/2012

Full Bill Text

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