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MS SB2992
Bill
AI Summary
- Establishes a voluntary school-based influenza vaccination pilot program for children ages 5-18, administered by the State Department of Health in consultation with the State Department of Education
- Prohibits the use of the preservative "thimerosal" in any vaccines used in the pilot program
- Requires the Department of Health to coordinate funding through federal Vaccines for Children program, Medicaid reimbursement, private insurance, and federal discretionary grants (317 grants) to cover vaccine and administration costs
- Mandates licensed child care facilities provide annual influenza information to parents by July 1 each year, including causes, symptoms, transmission, infection rates in children, and CDC vaccination recommendations
- Requires parental or guardian consent for vaccination and maintains that school district and individual participation is entirely voluntary
Legislative Description
School influenza vaccination pilot program; establish under State Department of Health.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/2/2010
Full Bill Text
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