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MS HB1321

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/4/2014

Primary Sponsor

Bobby Howell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all Mississippi hospitals to offer influenza vaccinations to inpatients aged 65 years and older before discharge annually from October 1 through March 1
  • Vaccinations must follow the latest recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
  • Vaccines may be withheld if medically contraindicated or if the vaccine is unavailable
  • Amends Section 41-9-1 of Mississippi Code to include the new vaccination requirement within hospital standards provisions
  • Effective date: July 1, 2014

Legislative Description

Flu vaccinations; require hospitals to offer to certain patients before discharge.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2014

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Human Services1/20/2014

Full Bill Text

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