Bill > H0069

This bill requires the Vermont Department of Health to submit an annual report to the Senate and House committees about vaccine adverse events, starting January 15, 2026. The report must detail adverse reactions reported to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), including the total number of adverse reactions, breakdown by immunization type, lot number, and recipient age, as well as emergency department visits, hospitalizations, permanent disabilities, and deaths related to these reactions. Health care practitioners are mandated to report significant adverse events after vaccinations to VAERS, even if they are unsure whether the vaccine caused the event. The bill also requires the Department of Health to post the report on its website and provide electronic copies to Vermont healthcare providers. Additionally, the report must include a summary of the Department's activities supporting Vermonters filing for compensation under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act. The legislation will take effect on July 1, 2025, and aims to increase transparency and tracking of potential vaccine-related adverse events.