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2006 SESSION

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SB 117 Immunizations; adds booster dose of tetanus toxoid for certain children.

Introduced by: Janet D. Howell | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Immunization of patients against certain diseases.  Adds the requirement of a booster dose of tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine in accordance with the board's regulations, which shall also require that prior to entering sixth grade, a child must have another booster dose of Tdap if more than five years have elapsed since the last dose. This bill is contingent on funding.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Immunization of patients against certain diseases. Adds the requirement of a booster dose of Tdap in accordance with the board's regulations, which requires that prior to entering sixth grade, a child must have another booster dose of Tdap if more than five years have elapsed since the last dose.