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MS SB2754
Bill
AI Summary
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Authorizes the State Department of Health to implement a physician choice system allowing healthcare providers in the Vaccines for Children program to select any licensed vaccine, including combination vaccines, that are CDC-recommended and available
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Limits vaccine selections to those costing no more than 115% of the lowest-priced equivalent vaccine based on CDC price lists
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Defines "equivalent vaccines" as those protecting against the same infections, requiring the same number of doses, having similar safety/efficacy profiles, and recommended for comparable populations
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Restricts vaccine manufacturer visits to physician offices to one per month for educational purposes
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Exempts the program during disasters, public health emergencies, terrorist attacks, or military/law enforcement emergencies, with full implementation required by July 1, 2013
Legislative Description
Physician freedom of vaccine choice program; establish in State Department of Health.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/6/2012