Assessing State Immunization Requirements for Healthcare Workers and Patients

• Published in: American journal of preventive medicine Vol. 32; no. 6; pp. 459 - 465
• Main Authors: Lindley, Megan C., MPH, Horlick, Gail A., MSW, JD, Shefer, Abigail M., MD, FACP, Shaw, Frederic E., MD, JD, Gorji, Margaret, JD
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands Elsevier Inc 01.06.2007
• Subjects: Health Personnel; Humans; Immunization Programs - legislation & jurisprudence; Internal Medicine; Medical workers - Regulation; Patients; State Government; Vaccination and vaccines - United States

Background Laws requiring vaccination for school entry have resulted in high coverage and reduced disease incidence; however, few data exist on the use of similar laws in other settings. This study reviews laws regulating vaccination of healthcare workers (HCWs) and patients in selected healthcare d...