Vaccine INFO Act

Vaccine Information for Nursing Facility Operators Act or the Vaccine INFO Act

This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to revise specified regulations that govern infection prevention and control programs in Medicare skilled nursing facilities and Medicaid nursing facilities to ensure that facilities provide their staff with specified information about certain immunizations.

For each immunization recommended for health care personnel by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, facilities must provide their staff with information about the benefits and potential side effects of each immunization.

Additional requirements apply based on whether or not a facility offers any of the recommended immunizations to its staff. Facilities that offer such immunizations must provide the information to staff before offering the immunization. Facilities that do not offer such immunizations must also provide information to staff about the availability and costs of the immunizations.

The Vaccine Information for Our Children and Educators (INFO) Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 3742, was introduced in the US Congress with the aim of providing accurate and up-to-date information about vaccines to parents, educators, and the general public. The bill seeks to ensure that individuals have access to reliable information regarding the safety and efficacy of vaccines, as well as the importance of vaccination in preventing the spread of infectious diseases.

Specifically, the Vaccine INFO Act would require the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to develop and maintain a comprehensive website that contains information on vaccines, including their benefits, risks, and recommended schedules. This website would also include resources for parents and educators on how to make informed decisions about vaccination for themselves and their children.

Additionally, the bill would mandate that the CDC collaborate with state and local health departments to disseminate this information through various channels, such as social media, public service announcements, and educational materials. The goal is to increase awareness and understanding of vaccines and their role in protecting public health. Overall, the Vaccine INFO Act aims to promote transparency and education surrounding vaccines, in order to combat misinformation and increase vaccination rates. By providing accurate and accessible information, the bill seeks to empower individuals to make informed decisions about their health and the health of their communities.