Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 64-52-8 - System To Collect And Report Data On The Incidence Of Pertussis And Major Adverse Reactions To Pertussis Vaccine8.1.(a). Reporting of Adverse Reactions by Parents or Guardians -- Chapter 16, Article 3B, Section 2 of the West Virginia Code requires that written information be provided by health care providers to parents or guardians of an individual advising them when and to whom any adverse reactions are to be reported.8.1.(b). Reporting the Incidence of Pertussis -- Public and private health care providers shall report the incidence of pertussis weekly to the county health officer in accordance with the West Virginia Board of Health's Legislative Rule on Reportable Diseases (Chapter 16-1, Series 7, 1985). In accordance with the Reportable Diseases Legislative Rule, the county health officer shall report the incidence of pertussis to the West Virginia Department of Health. Pursuant to Chapter 16, Article 3, Section 1 et seq. of the West Virginia Code, the Department shall report the incidence of pertussis to the United States Centers for Disease Control. Pursuant to Chapter 16, Article 3, Section 1 et seq. of the West Virginia Code, the Department shall report to the Legislature annually, on the first of December, the incidence of pertussis, by sending copies of the report to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Delegates. A copy of this report will also be placed on file with the West Virginia Secretary of State.8.1.(c). Reporting Major and Other Adverse Reactions to the Pertussis Vaccine -- The parent or guardian of an individual to whom pertussis vaccine has been administered should report any suspected major or other adverse reaction to the health care provider who administered the vaccine. Within twenty-four hours after a major or other adverse reaction is recognized by any health care provider who has administered pertussis vaccine to an individual and has reason to believe that the individual has had a major adverse reaction to the vaccine, such health care provider shall record all relevant information in the individual's permanent medical record. Public and private health care providers shall report the incidence of major adverse reaction(s) to the county health officer in accordance with the West Virginia Board of Health's Legislative Rule on Reportable Diseases (Chapter 16-1, Series 7, 1985). This report shall include the manufacturer's name and lot number. In accordance with the Reportable Diseases Rule, the county health officer shall immediately report the incidence of major adverse reaction(s) to the West Virginia Department of Health.
In accordance with Chapter 16, Article 3, Section 1 et seq. of the West Virginia Code, the Department shall immediately notify the vaccine manufacturer of the incidence of any major adverse reaction. In addition, the Department shall immediately notify the United States Centers for Disease Control of the incidence of any major adverse reaction. Annually, on the first day of December, the Department shall report the incidence of major adverse reactions to the West Virginia legislature by sending copies of the report to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Delegates. A copy of this report will also be placed on file with the West Virginia Secretary of State.