Resources
State Legislation Tracking Chart
Updated March 12, 2010 This ASTHO chart tracks state legislation introduced in 2010. Updates on the following issues are provided: School and Childcare Facility andates, Exemptions, , Human Papillomavirus Vaccine, Immunization Information Systems, Scope of Practice, Health Care Facilities Influenza Vaccine, Health Insurance/Access to Care, Vaccine Education and Research, Preparedness/Emergency Management, and Vaccine Preventable Diseases.
National Conference of State Legislatures
Summaries of all state legislation introduced, indicates which were enacted, and provides links to state government sites. Also provides summaries of HPV vaccine legislation by state, and a collection of state meningitis vaccination laws
The Council of State Governments
Provides a report on state immunization legislation, organized by adults, children, health care workers, entry requirements, exemptions, thimerosal, influenza, infectious disease reporting, and miscellaneous.
CDC State Immunization Laws Database
Summarizes state immunization laws for healthcare workers, correctional inmates/residents, hospital inpatients and developmentally disabled facility residents, including administration, assessment and reporting.
Childcare and School Immunization Requirements
Presents state and project immunization policies that were validated in March 2008. It reflects state laws, regulations, or rules that impose vaccination requirements for enrollment and attendance in childcare, kindergarten, and middle school. Also included are the reported allowable immunization exemptions for each project area.
Anti-Mercury and HPV Legislation
Enacted state anti-mercury legislation
Enacted state HPV legislation
State Requirements for School Entry
National Network for Immunization Information
State vaccine requirements for school entry
Sabin Vaccine Institute
Summarizes state requirements for school entry.
Immunization Action Coalition
Provides vaccine mandate maps for seven immunizations, which show requirements for entry to school, daycare, universities/colleges and long-term care facilities.
Other Resources
Standing Orders (CDC)