Requiring medical professionals to report injuries and side effects from vaccines to Bureau for Public Health
HB 5546 requires medical professionals in West Virginia to report all vaccine-related 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 further requires the Bureau to produce an annual report for the Legislature and create a public mechanism for individuals, including parents, to report vaccine-related adverse effects. These provisions aim to improve data collection on vaccine safety without advocating for or against vaccination.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 16, 2026
Last action Feb 16, 2026
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Feb 16, 2026
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To House Health and Human Resources
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Feb 16, 2026
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Introduced in House
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Feb 16, 2026
Committee
To Health and Human Resources
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1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
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