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NY S07778
Bill
Status
6/21/2012
Primary Sponsor
Patricia Ritchie
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AI Summary
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Creates the 21st Century Workgroup for Disease Elimination and Reduction within the Department of Health, comprised of experts from the Bureau of Immunization, Immunization Advisory Council, and other department experts designated by the commissioner
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Charges the workgroup with reviewing existing vaccines, international vaccine research and development status, and health threats that could be addressed through vaccine development
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Directs the workgroup to study the severity, frequency, recurrence likelihood, existing animal vaccines, and potential human vaccines for tuberculosis, eastern equine encephalitis virus, Lyme disease, HIV, and other diseases designated by the commissioner
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Authorizes the workgroup to consult with national vaccine and immunization policy organizations including the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, National Institute of Health, and National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
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Requires annual reports to the commissioner, Temporary President of the Senate, Speaker of the Assembly, and chairs of the Senate and Assembly Health Committees; allows the workgroup to apply for grants and accept gifts from public and private sources
Legislative Description
Relates to creating the 21st century workgroup for disease elimination and reduction; directs the study of the severity, frequency of occurrence, likelihood of recurrence, existing animal vaccines and potential human vaccines for tuberculosis, eastern equine encephalitis virus, Lyme disease, human immunodeficiency virus, and others as determined by the commissioner; requires report.
Last Action
referred to health
6/21/2012