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MS SB2754

Bill

Status

Failed

3/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Terry Burton

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Limits vaccine selections to those costing no more than 115% of the lowest-priced equivalent vaccine based on CDC price lists

  • 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

  • Restricts vaccine manufacturer visits to physician offices to one per month for educational purposes

  • 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

Full Bill Text

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