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Vaccine Law and Policy
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Public Health Authority
Legal power granted to health officials to manage public health issues, including mandating vaccines, with implications for state versus federal authority and constitutional rights.
Informed Consent
The requirement to inform patients about the benefits and risks of a vaccine before administration, with implications for autonomy and ethical medical practice.
Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS)
A national system for monitoring the safety of vaccines after licensing, with implications for detecting rare side effects and informing regulatory actions.
Vaccination Coverage
The proportion of a population that has received specific vaccines, with implications for achieving herd immunity and reducing disease prevalence.
Vaccine Injury Compensation Programs
No-fault systems for compensating individuals who experience adverse effects from vaccines, with implications for encouraging vaccine production and maintaining public trust in immunization programs.
Outbreak Containment Measures
Interventions, including isolation and vaccine campaigns, to control the spread of infectious diseases, with implications for civil liberties and public compliance.
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
A group providing vaccine recommendations to the CDC, with implications for shaping national vaccine policy and prioritization.
Mandatory Vaccination Laws
Laws requiring immunization for certain diseases for individuals in specific settings or demographic groups, with implications for public health safety and communal immunity.
Vaccine Hesitancy
Reluctance or refusal to vaccinate despite the availability of vaccines, with implications for public health initiatives and education campaigns to address misinformation.
Vaccine Passports
Documents providing proof of vaccination, with implications for travel, access to services, and sparking debates about privacy and discrimination.
Vaccine Schedules
Recommended timelines for administration of vaccines to specific populations, with implications for public health strategies and disease eradication efforts.
Regulatory Exclusivity
A period during which a vaccine developer has the exclusive right to market the vaccine, encouraging innovation but also impacting vaccine prices and accessibility.
Autism and Vaccine Litigation
Legal proceedings and research investigating claims of a link between vaccines and autism, with implications for public perception of vaccine safety and impact on vaccine uptake.
Emergency Use Authorization
A mechanism to facilitate the availability and use of medical countermeasures, including vaccines, during public health emergencies, with implications for expediting vaccine availability.
Biological Licensing Application
A request for permission to introduce a biologic product into interstate commerce, with implications for vaccine regulation and public safety assurance.
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