Requiring medical professionals to report injuries and side effects from vaccines to Bureau for Public Health

SB 517 requires medical professionals in West Virginia who administer vaccines to report all injuries and side effects to the Bureau for Public Health. It also mandates that these professionals receive annual educational materials about vaccine side effects and complete formal training every five years. The bill establishes a public reporting mechanism for individuals (including parents) to submit adverse vaccine reactions and requires the Bureau to produce an annual report for the Legislature. This directly affects healthcare providers who give vaccines and aims to improve vaccine safety monitoring through standardized reporting.