SB 72 West Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

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

SB 72 requires medical professionals who administer vaccines to report all injuries and side effects directly to West Virginia's 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 requires the Bureau to create a public reporting mechanism for individuals (including parents) to submit adverse vaccine reactions and to produce an annual report for the West Virginia Legislature. These changes aim to improve tracking of vaccine safety data and public transparency.
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Introduced Jan 14, 2026 Last action Jan 14, 2026
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Jan 14, 2026
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