MN HF26

Requires health care providers to disclose to patients (or parents/guardians for minors) before vaccine administration that providers and manufacturers have liability protections, patients may decline vaccines, and vaccine information must be provided.

Mandates that providers inform patients when administering multiple vaccines in one visit that no safety studies have been performed on vaccine combinations, and must offer mercury-free alternatives if applicable.

Requires written informed consent for each vaccine using a form substantially similar to the Minnesota Vaccine Consent Form specified in the bill, with patient/guardian initials on each item and signatures from patient and provider before administration.

Obligates health care providers who witness or become aware of adverse vaccine reactions to immediately report to VAERS and MVARD (Minnesota Vaccine Adverse Reaction Database), and provide copies of reports to the state health commissioner within five days.

Prohibits employers, the health commissioner, and professional licensing boards from retaliating against or disciplining providers for sharing professional opinions on vaccine side effects, reporting adverse reactions, or signing statements that vaccines are medically contraindicated.