WV SB517

Medical professionals must report all vaccine injuries and side effects to the Bureau for Public Health, which will compile an annual public report for the Legislature

Healthcare providers who administer vaccines must receive educational materials from the Bureau for Public Health about negative side effects and complete formal training every five years

The Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health must establish a mechanism allowing individuals, including parents, to report adverse vaccine impacts

The bill amends existing powers and duties of the Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health under §16-1-6 of the West Virginia Code