NH Senate kills vaccine exemptions legislation; approves bill requiring DHHS to promote exemptions

NH Senate Kills Bid To Ease Childhood Vax Exemptions

The New Hampshire Bulletin reports: The New Hampshire Senate again shot down an annual effort to change the process by which New Hampshire families can get religious exemptions for vaccine requirements. State law requires children be vaccinated against polio, tetanus, hepatitis B, mumps, pertussis, rubella, rubeola, varicella, diphtheria, and haemophilus influenzae type B before entering school or childcare. However, there are exemptions for fam…

NH Senate kills vaccine exemptions legislation; approves bill requiring DHHS to promote exemptions

State law requires children be vaccinated against polio, tetanus, hepatitis B, mumps, pertussis, rubella, rubeola, varicella, diphtheria, and haemophilus influenzae type B before entering school or childcare. (Photo by Scott Housley/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)The New Hampshire Senate again shot down an annual effort to change the process by which New Hampshire families can get religious exemptions for vaccine requirements. State …

Legislation Introduced Would Require Enhanced, Informed Consent for Infant Vaccinations

Legislation introduced in the State House by Representative Jeff Hilovsky and Senator Bryant Richardson would require enhanced informed consent before vaccines are administered to infants under 12 months of age. House Bill 422 states that providers must discuss possible side effects, vaccine overlap and how to report events or file claims. A signed acknowledgment form developed by DHSS is required. This also mandates that vaccination history be …

NH Senate kills vaccine exemptions legislation; approves bill requiring DHHS to promote exemptions - Stateline Publications

State law requires children be vaccinated against polio, tetanus, hepatitis B, mumps, pertussis, rubella, rubeola, varicella, diphtheria, and haemophilus influenzae type B before entering school or childcare. (Photo by Scott Housley/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)The New Hampshire Senate again shot down an annual effort to change the process by which New Hampshire families can get religious exemptions for vaccine requirements. State …

NH Senate kills vaccine exemptions legislation; approves bill requiring DHHS to promote exemptions - Hillsboro Sentry Enterprise

State law requires children be vaccinated against polio, tetanus, hepatitis B, mumps, pertussis, rubella, rubeola, varicella, diphtheria, and haemophilus influenzae type B before entering school or childcare. (Photo by Scott Housley/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)The New Hampshire Senate again shot down an annual effort to change the process by which New Hampshire families can get religious exemptions for vaccine requirements. State …

NH Senate kills vaccine exemptions legislation; approves bill requiring DHHS to promote exemptions - The Mexico Ledger

State law requires children be vaccinated against polio, tetanus, hepatitis B, mumps, pertussis, rubella, rubeola, varicella, diphtheria, and haemophilus influenzae type B before entering school or childcare. (Photo by Scott Housley/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)The New Hampshire Senate again shot down an annual effort to change the process by which New Hampshire families can get religious exemptions for vaccine requirements. State …